Book Descriptions
for The Blue Girl by Charles de Lint
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
In this urban fantasy, Imogene is trying to lead a normal life at Redding High, Newford, after being a gang member at her previous school. She becomes best friends with Maxine, but there are still bullies to deal with— and others—because Imogene “walks at the edges of how the world’s sup posed to be . . .” (165). Imogene’s childhood companion, “Pelly,” thought to be imaginary, reappears; and Imogene and Maxine meet the school ghost, Adrian, who is mixed up with malevolent fairies. Imogene, Maxine, and Adrian take turns in narrating as they make plans, with Pelly, to defeat the “anamithin” who would eat their souls . 2006 White Pine Award Ontario Library Association Best Canadian Young Adult Fiction, 2005 YALSA Best Books for Young Adults. hc
From the Publisher
Heart and Soul--the winner of numerous awards, including the 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor, and the recipient of five starred reviews--now features eight pages of discussion and curriculum material.
The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It's a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination, and triumphs.
Kadir Nelson, one of this generation's most accomplished, award-winning artists, has created an epic yet intimate introduction to the history of America and African Americans. This inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country achieve its promise of liberty and justice--the true heart and soul of our nation.
Supports the Common Core State Standards