Sunday, May 20, 2018

Coming in August 2018 this book, with its lively and colorful illustrations and careful, evocative wording, in true Woodson style, affirms children who at some time or other do not fit in, be it because of race, hair style, lunch ingredients, life style, clothing choice. There are many ways to be excluded, which is what we are reminded of as the book begins, but you can find your voice, and when you do, "the world opens itself a little wider to make some space for you". Readers are reminded of their courage and steady self and the good things that follow. Sensitive to children's sense of being outsiders and affirming of how that can change.