Review by Twirling Book Princess:
I had never heard of Alma Thomas, so I was very eager to read this book, plus the art looked fun and I love the colours!
So imagine my happiness when I was chosen to review this book for The Children’s Book Review’s tour! Eep!
In this book we meet Alma Thomas, a Black woman born in the US during the time when being Black meant a lot of restrictions. From schooling to libraries and more. It just breaks my heart each time I read about it. It is terrible that there was a time when this happened, and that even now Black people are still not safe in the US. 🙁
So I was delighted with Alma’s parents who tried all their best to bring out the best things in their children despite the restrictions, despite how the world is. From making sure there are books and home education to letting their children do anything from pottery to sewing. Later they make a big decision that will open way to more possibilities! Really, the best parent award goes to these two people.
I loved reading how Alma went into art and how she did a lot of awesome and amazing things for children. And she also did a lot with her art and helped out those who made art. She is so inspirational and I was just amazed! I definitely need to read more about this woman and see her art! I am very interested in her later phase, when she was older and went to focus on her own art.
I want to see those bright colours and patterns. And while writing this review I actually went to Google to check them out, haha, I just couldn’t wait and I am AMAZED even further. The illustrator really did a great job capturing them in her style!
The illustrations are just top notch and fit so well with Alma and her art.
Love love how colourful, bright it is. Even in the times that maybe weren’t always the happiest.
I am giving extra points to the author + illustrator’s note and that we even get a timeline!
All in all, a very inspirational read and I learned a lot of new things and found a new artist whose work I would love to see in real life! Recommended to all!
