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Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "Chapman’s mixed-media illustrations are sophisticated and engrossing, packed with visual metaphors... Reading aloud for pure pleasure would be a meaningful tribute to Wilson’s legacy." * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
**STARRED REVIEW** "Wilson’s passion for words and attention to the world around him emerge in Bryant’s lyrical telling." * Publishers Weekly *
**STARRED REVIEW** "Bryant’s poetic descriptions effectively chronicle Wilson’s artistic journey. . . This empathetic and informative study of August Wilson’s early years explores the complexities of the black experience in America. A book that will resonate not only with bookworms and fans of the playwright but with black children wishing to see themselves reflected in the world around them." * School Library Journal *
An eloquent love letter to literature and a celebration of its power to inspire, to instruct, and to provide hope, guidance, and direction. * Kirkus Reviews *
Elegant picture-book biography. . . drawing readers into the world of this powerhouse dramatist. * Horn Book Magazine *
