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Bingham, Winsome

Missing Momma

48 pp. | Abrams | October, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781419761553 $18.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell. A young Black girl enjoys special moments with her fun-loving mother, a U.S. Army member. Their bond, built through cooking, gardening, and dancing, promises to survive Momma's overseas deployment. Upon returning with PTSD, Momma's symptoms affect the girl's well-being, until small adjustments aid the family's healing. Narrated by the child, the story builds empathy for, and gives authentic voice to, children in similar situations. Loose-handed ink and charcoal artwork offers warmth, shielding the tale from heavy-handed realism.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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