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Praise
A New York Times Notable Book
A New York Times Editors’ Pick
An NAACP Image Award Nominee
A School Library Journal Best Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book
A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year
An American Library Association Notable Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Center for the Study Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Book
Children’s Africana Book Award winner
Kids’ Indie Next citation – “Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Independent Booksellers”
* "Pinkney uses deft strokes to create engaging characters through the poetry of their observations and the poignancy of their circumstances... A soulful story that captures the magic of possibility, even in difficult times." —Kirkus Reviews
* "Pinkney faces war's horrors head on, yet also conveys a sense of hope and promise." —Publishers Weekly
* "Amira's thoughts and drawings are vividly brought to life through Pinkney's lyrical verse and Evans's lucid line illustrations, which infuse the narrative with emotional intensity.... An essential purchase." —School Library Journal
