Title: Amazing Grace
Author:Mary Hoffman
Illustrated By: Caroline Binch
Published By: Dial Books for Young Readers
Amazing Grace is a book is about an extremely imaginative, creative and energetic little Black girl called Grace who is told by her classmates that because she is Black and a girl, she cannot play the role of Peter Pan in her schools production. After going and talking with her very wise grandmother, she goes back to school and wins the lead role in the play – putting on a performance that her classmates all agree is absolutely brilliant.
This story manages to tackle the issues of self belief, following our dreams and not letting other people’s beliefs and ideas stand in our way in an enjoyable and inspirational manner. The beautifully drawn illustrations really bring the story to life, and allow readers of all ages to engage with the story on an even deeper level. I would definitely use this book in my classroom I feel that this way would allow them to engage with the subject matter on a wider range of levels. This could also provide a great opportunity to initiate conversations about the ways in which we treat each other with respect. Everyone has hopes and dreams they want to fulfill and no one should take that away from them.
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