pickThis was my December #doublespin.
Jackson‘s debut novel is about a young woman who has just moved from “baby jail” into a group home. She allegedly killed an infant her mother was babysitting 6 years ago, when she was 9.
I thought this was good, but could have been a bit shorter. Some of the middle part dragged.
pickFolks, I am not good at reading poetry but I‘m working on it. This was difficult for me and I‘m sure I missed some more technical aspects of his pieces…. But I cannot deny the hurt and anger in this collection dealing with our prison system from someone who lived it.
“Some children are just born bad, plain and simple.”
#FirstLineFridays
(A day late)
“This is what I want the world to know about me. My art-- My truth.“
I think this book would be very useful and impactful in a high school setting. I do not think that this book is appropriate in an elementary setting. However, for older students I think it could facilitate productive thought and discussion.
pickThis is a contemporary realistic fiction book. This book is written in free verse, making it easy to read and very illustrative. This book deals with big themes of racial prejudice and stereotyping. The main character is very reflective and learns about who he is while in prison for a crime he did not commit.
I'm still missing my friends after a weekend of fun. It's always hard to say good-bye, but there is always another visit to look forward to!
#haikuhive #haikuaday
