- Title: BLACK GIRL, BLACK GIRL
- Author: Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond
- Reviewed at Nativity by:
Often in our lives we look to others for inspiration and example. Learning about the way others have lived their lives can be a positive force for young readers.
BLACK BOY, BLACK BOY, and BLACK GIRL, BLACK GIRL are two such books that highlight the lives of inspirational people of color. Each book has selected particular people to give the reader a peek into the work these people have accomplished. Always, the authors are making the statement through the lives of these people that even young boys and girls can strive for greatness. The content is designed to give readers ideas about how they can make a difference. Each character chosen in the books is inspiring and affirming for younger readers, but will also give older readers opportunities to learn about cultural history.
The pages are colorful and easy to read, with rhyming lines that give the reader the information. These books are great for independent readers but also would be perfect for a classroom read out loud. or to be shared together with family. Younger children may also just like to look at the colorful pictures. The rhyming lines make the story easy to enjoy.
These books are important tools to help young readers understand what it means to be a confident person, someone who can dream BIG, and make an impact on everyone. These books celebrate life, diversity, and self esteem!
Classroom activities
Activities could be to have the skids talk about being a “hero” and what it takes to do things for others in our community (one, school, or church or wider community)
- writing letters of appreciation to local people who make a difference in every day life.
- creating a “circle” of connection” in the class so students can see how what they do can affect others. especially with those less fortunate than others
- using art materials to make “ badge of courage” for someone special to that student .