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Evans, Shane W.
2 Reviews
(2)
K-3
A mother and father rouse their children from bed, pray at their local church, board a bus, march on the Mall, and listen to Dr. King speak at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. Small touches clearly anchor the story within the experiences of a child, while quietly dramatic full-bleed, double-page illustrations bring context to the minimalist text.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2012
(2)
K-3
With dramatic images and minimal narrative, Evans projects a "we-are-there" experience of escaping slaves. White stars stand out against a richly textured midnight blue, as do the triangular whites of the fugitives' eyes and the bold white typeface itself; a golden sun rises on the final view of freedom. Adults discussing black history with five- and six-year-olds can use this visually intense evocation.
Reviewer: Betsy Hearne
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2011
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