Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de LaPena

 


Summary:

C.J.´s nana, whom is a strong African American grandmother, believes in finding the beauty in the world.  C.J. asks Nana many questions as they journey from church to a soup kitchen on a city bus.  As Nana answers his questions, she shares her wisdom and insight.  C.J. begins to understand the diversity in the people he meets and the beauty in the surroundings around them.
  • teaches the value, and fun of acceptance, generosity, appreciation, and imagination of a less than perfect world
  • vibrant amd lively illustrations by Christian Robinson
  • Awarded Caldecott Medal, John Newberry Medal, and Coretta Scott King Illustrations Honor

Peña, M. D. la, & Robinson, C. (2017). Last stop on Market Street. Puffin.

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