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==Pros== | ==Pros== | ||
| − | This story is ideal read aloud for K-2 students that will encourage children to start talking. Reading it with the whole class help to grow children talk during Interactive Read Aloud, Layla’s Happiness is a great catalyst. Almost immediately, The children began using the “me too” sign language signal to show that they also loved the color purple, or wishing on dandelions, or climbing trees. <ref>https://teachersbooksreaders.com/2020/01/14/laylas-happiness-by-mariahadessa-ekere-tallie/</ref> | + | This story is an ideal read-aloud for K-2 students that will encourage children to start talking. Reading it with the whole class help to grow children talk during Interactive Read Aloud, Layla’s Happiness is a great catalyst. Almost immediately, The children began using the “me too” sign language signal to show that they also loved the color purple, or wishing on dandelions, or climbing trees. <ref>https://teachersbooksreaders.com/2020/01/14/laylas-happiness-by-mariahadessa-ekere-tallie/</ref> |
| − | One reader gave her thought about this book. She said that it's a simple story about a girl telling you what happiness means to her. The text is brief, but it uses colors and | + | One reader gave her thought about this book. She said that it's a simple story about a girl telling you what happiness means to her. The text is brief, but it uses colors and everyday relatable moments to describe the joy. It is a book that helps people to look more closely at the little bright spots daily life. It is a reminder we all need at any age. The illustrations are textured and warm in a way that reminds people of summer days. |
<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44146672</ref> | <ref>https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44146672</ref> | ||
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| − | [[Category:Anti Black Racism in Children Story]] | + | [[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]] |
Revision as of 17:41, 2 January 2021
This book is written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin. The story of flourishing within family and community. [1]
Summary
The story tells about a young black girl named Lyla. She is spirited and observant, she is a child who's been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It's her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. Written by poet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, this is a story of flourishing within family and community. [2]
Pros
This story is an ideal read-aloud for K-2 students that will encourage children to start talking. Reading it with the whole class help to grow children talk during Interactive Read Aloud, Layla’s Happiness is a great catalyst. Almost immediately, The children began using the “me too” sign language signal to show that they also loved the color purple, or wishing on dandelions, or climbing trees. [3]
One reader gave her thought about this book. She said that it's a simple story about a girl telling you what happiness means to her. The text is brief, but it uses colors and everyday relatable moments to describe the joy. It is a book that helps people to look more closely at the little bright spots daily life. It is a reminder we all need at any age. The illustrations are textured and warm in a way that reminds people of summer days. [4]


