![]() I say all of that as a grown up reading it, a grown up who knows the extent to which racism goes to every single day. Even writing this and thinking back to these pages, my hands are curling into fists and shaking from the anger and frustration of it all. I'm so sad and so angry, sad for seeing the little girl's fear and the grandma's own sadness and angry for the injustices that bipoc people (latinx, in this case) have to face always, even when they aren't doing anything or interacting with anyone but you can see it in the eyes and the posture of those around them. ![]() ![]() ![]() It's the first time I finish reading a picture book and I feel a pang in my chest and tears forming behind my eyes that are trying to force their way out and spill all over. ![]()
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