 | Family reunion Author: Richardson, Chad | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
A boy is reluctant to go to his family reunion, which he's sure will be boring. Vivid, poetic language and rich illustrations bring readers along for the boy's emotional journey, as he ultimately finds himself enjoying the large and joyous gathering in spite of himself. This modern kid's-eye view depiction of a Black American extended family celebrates the importance of kinship and intergenerational ties.
| Illustrator: | Corrin, Ashleigh |
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/15/2021 Many children can relate to great visits with their relatives and view family reunions with excitement. The main character in this story is not one of those kids—or at least that is what he initially believes. After experiencing a long journey to get to his family reunion, the boy ends up having the time of his life once he lowers his guard to share in the great food, stories, games, fun, laughter, and fellowship. While any child who has attended a large family gathering will recognize familiar moments or experiences in this story, the book’s creators wish to call specific attention to the heartening and important role family reunions play within the Black community. The joyful scenes, created digitally with a chalklike effect, are lively and welcoming and show the boy’s large family, comprised of a wonderful range of ages, body types, and shades of brown. An excellent choice for units on the family that pairs well with Cynthia Rylant’s classic The Relatives Came and Angela Dalton’s Ruby’s Reunion Day Dinner (2021). - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
