Book Review - 'A Library' by Nikki Giovanni (Writer), Erin K. Robinson (Illustrator)

A beautiful little picture book with gorgeous, experimental, patchy (in a good way!) illustrations, that is about, of course, a library.

'A Library' is about one little African American girl's love for her local library and the books she borrows and reads from there. For each book is a magical journey, where she can experience so many different emotions, and explore many different scenarios and adventures.

Indeed, books and libraries are magic.

They are a sanctuary. They are not merely an escape; they are places that provide hope, courage, support, learning, understanding, and kindness.

Children deserve magic, play and creativity in their lives.

'A Library' isn't perfect to me - I felt it could have contained more substance, especially concerning the nondescript books themselves that the girl devours, and it is so short and not that wordy that it can be finished in about half a minute - but it is good for emotional intelligence for children.

Protect libraries everywhere. Protect books. Protect learning and education. Always.



'A library is: a place to be free [...]'


'[...] to be wonderful
to be you

a place to be
yeah...to be [...]'


'[...] to be
another
me.'



Of course, you can read anywhere, not just libraries, at anytime. To find you, to be you - a better you - and another you.

Exploration, emotions, and empathy!

Beautiful, human explorations.

Final Score: 4/5