The Book Expo Children’s Author breakfast on Friday once again leaned towards politics, as several of the featured books have a focus on current events. Panel host Woodson’s new book Harbor Me is “story of six young people who are trying to figure their way through this current crazy time we’re living in” and addresses such topics as deportation and mass incarceration — all the ways “this country is trying to make human beings feel quote-unquote other.” Yuyi Morales’ book Dreamers tells an immigration story, highlighting the importance of storytelling to newcomers in this country. “Many people think that immigrants […]
