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The Case for Loving
The Case for Loving
Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 13, 2016
Review
History made accessible via a children's book is a beautiful thing. This book by husband-and-wife team Alko and Qualls tells the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, the interracial couple who were considered illegally married in the State of Virginia and who brought their case to be married all the way to the Supreme Court. Using collage, Alko and Qualls bring the story to children in a clear, informative manner. The book is aimed at young children, but could be used with older students studying civil rights. Recommend for schools studying black history and the civil rights movement and for public libraries who include this in their displays or story times.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Alko, Selina
Illustrator: Qualls, Sean
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: historical fiction
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780545478533
Price: 18.99