Seven Million Steps by Derrick Barnes and Christian Gregory, illustrated by Frank Morrison. - NO

Seven Million Steps by Derrick Barnes and Christian Gregory,  illustrated by Frank Morrison. NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK. Amistad (Harper), 2026. $20. 9780063357525

BUYING ADVISORY: NOT RECOMMENDED

In 1976 Dick Gregory ran from California to New York to bring awareness to the plight of poor, hungry people around the country. 

Barnes and Gregory wrote the book in an odd second person voice that made the story feel remote and impersonal. I couldn’t find my way into the story.

Gregory is Black.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS