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Below is ballet dancer andBunheadsauthorMisty Copelands list.
Keatss wonderful 1962 story is a true classic I remember from growing up.
Nearly 60 years after it was first published, I still find the book beautiful.
The narrative tackles colorism in a frank way as the young hero Sulwe struggles with her own skin tone.
The message resonates with many children of color but should be read by all.
The book follows the first day of school for the sisters Fazia and Asiya.
It is Asiyas first day wearing a hijab and she is enormously proud.
But, as the girls quickly find, her head covering proves a lighting rod for bigotry.
Told with skill and illustrated with a specificity that makes it ring true (i.e.
His unconditional love for his daughter supersedes any doubts she may have about him taking on styling her hair.
The rhymes burst from the pages as lively as the vibrant playful illustrations.
For example, Time for lunch what a spread!
/ A dozen different kinds of bread.
/ Pass it around till everyones fed.
/ All are welcome here.
In 1994, Yuyi Morales travelled to the United states from her native Mexico with her infant son.
This is the story she tells in lyrical verse in this brightly illustrated and deeply felt childrens book.
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