Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Black Book of Colors (2006)

 The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin and Rosanna Faria is all black. Each page is black. The sparse text is white and in Braille. The illustrations are raised images intended to be felt rather than viewed. It’s difficult to explain and must be experienced.

The Summer My Father Was Ten (1998)

* The Summer My Father Was Ten by Pat Brisson (1998) is a powerful story of intergenerational conflict and reconciliation. Every year, when...