Book description
CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNER • CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • A NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK
Acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold seamless weaves fiction, autobiography, and African American history into a magical story that resonates with the universal wish for freedom, and will be cherished for generations.
Cassie Louise Lightfoot…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Tar Beach as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Tar Beach is a classic and for good reason! This book addresses heavy subjects like racism and poverty but is threaded through with an overall message of hope and love. The main character flies above her life in 1930s Harlem, soaring over buildings and bridges -- claiming them as her own. The dreamy illustrations and surreal storyline acknowledge the hard realities of life, but leave the reader with a sense of optimism for the future.
From Annie's list on The best picture books for tackling complicated subjects.
Do you wish you could fly on your own power? Cassie Louise Lightfoot can! As if Ringgold's story quilts are magic carpets, Cassie takes flights of imagination above Harlem, musing about a world where opportunities are open to all.
From Carole's list on The best children’s books to fuel big dreams.
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