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This book’s poetry is so powerful it made me tear up on the first read — the way it weaves history with hope is something special. My kids asked to hear it twice in one night, which never happens.

Gifted this to my nephew and we ended up reading it twice in one sitting — the illustrations alone sparked a whole conversation about history. Kwame Alexander’s writing has this rhythm that keeps even young kids hooked, and knowing it won the Coretta Scott King Award makes it feel extra special to s

I read this aloud to my third-graders and the illustrations alone sparked a whole discussion about hope and resilience—the way the faces carry so much emotion without a single word. It earned that Coretta Scott King Award for a reason, and the spare text hits hard without being preachy.