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Vaswani, Neela
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
The terse but poetic first-person text is fictional, written in the voice of a nine-year-old girl from a multiracial family. Color photos of widely varied NYC scenes, purportedly taken by the girl, were actually shot by the author and some friends, many using smartphones. Vaswani's unique picture book should encourage children to document their own world and stories and to look at their environment with fresh eyes.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
4-6
Meena, an Indian immigrant girl in New York, and River, a boy from coal-country Kentucky, become pen pals. Through their letters, they help each other cope with family struggles, environmental disasters, and even death and homelessness. While occasionally heavy-handed regarding the issues, each letter writer’s voice is strong and distinct with the passion of budding adolescents. Sporadic visuals are included.
Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth
2 reviews
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