The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum; ill. W. W. Denslow George M. Hill Company, 1900 280 pages (Numerous contemporary editions are available, including a beautiful centennial edition issued by HarperCollins and an annotated edition issued by Norton.) MGM's 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is so ubiquitous--such a cornerstone of American pop … Continue reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Goin’ Someplace Special
Goin' Someplace Special by Patricia C. McKissack; ill. Jerry Pinkney Atheneum, 2001 40 pages Since the birth of my daughter, I've become painfully sensitive to the idea of parenting under hardship. My heart twists around itself every time I think of families who are living through famine, war, oppression, or crushing poverty. This sensitivity reaches … Continue reading Goin’ Someplace Special
Anna Hibiscus
Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke; ill. by Lauren Tobia Kane Miller, 2010 111 pages If a roving pollster were to ask you to describe Africa in one word, what would you say? If your vision of Africa has been formed primarily by the popular media, you'd probably say something like "war-torn" or "destitute." After all, the … Continue reading Anna Hibiscus
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