Thursday, April 2, 2020

I'm Gonna Push Through by Jasmyn Wright - ADVISABLE

I'm Gonna Push Through by Jasmyn Wright, art by Shannon Wright, PICTURE BOOK Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2020, $18. 9781534439658

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

"Push through" if things seem too hard, rough, or tough. Children aren't too young to push through - they can do anything they put their minds to. Just like the many examples of famous people who also pushed through. Such an empowering message! Believe in yourself, be resilient, push through difficulties. 

I love the classroom connection to this book. What a great mantra to teach our students, that they can push through. While not a story, it's more of a roll call of so many famous people who pushed through and succeeded. The illustrations are great - children of all different races, identities and cultures, with challenges and disabilities. This would make a great addition to a lower elementary classroom and library.

Lisa Librarian

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