by Ellen Levine
I think this is a wonderful book, but I have no idea how to present it to a group of elementary schoolers. I've been around kids enough to know that they would point out other kids in the class who are African American and ask questions about them. I guess I just feel like racism is still such a touchy subject. I do love the way this is a true story, everyone needs to know their history. The illustrations in this book were beautiful and very moving. I would love to share this book with students, because I think history is so important, but I think this book would be better suited for older kids in middle school.
I think this is a wonderful book, but I have no idea how to present it to a group of elementary schoolers. I've been around kids enough to know that they would point out other kids in the class who are African American and ask questions about them. I guess I just feel like racism is still such a touchy subject. I do love the way this is a true story, everyone needs to know their history. The illustrations in this book were beautiful and very moving. I would love to share this book with students, because I think history is so important, but I think this book would be better suited for older kids in middle school.
1 comment:
Meredith: I think if you're comfortable speaking about our great nation's history, the good and the bad, you can use this title with kids as early as 3rd grade even. Maybe even 2nd. I think the questions that would arise wouldn't have to do with skin color as much as the escape: why would a man put himself through what Henry does, why do people sell other people, etc. All deep questions, and questions that ought to be addressed. But let's talk about it this week.
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