Blue Sky, White Stars

Kadir Nelson's illustrations always stir my soul and move me to near tears. This book is no different. A lovely, spare, and inclusive tribute to our flag.......more

Few things in the past six-plus months have been able to rouse any sort of patriotism in me, apart from Hamilton: An American Musical, veterans' honor songs at powwows, and speeches from Representative John Lewis. But this . . . Kadir Nelson's illustrations are always, always perfect, but even he ou......more

Such complicated feelings. I went into this knowing nothing other than it's getting Caldecott buzz. So first few pages I'm like, "oh ok, this is kind of nice." Making me feel kind of good about the flag, which is unusual. Then it goes on and I'm feeling kind of good about being American, like maybe......more

Caldecott Read! This book is simply wonderful. The beautiful poetry of it, the illustrations, the meaning... I love it. In these divisive, unsettling times, this book is a wonderful, hopeful reminder.......more

Oh the illustrations. Oh the parallels. Oh the feels. Amazing.......more