Migrations: Open Hearts, Open Borders: The Power of Human Migration and the Way That Walls and Bans Are No Match for Bravery and Hope by International Centre for Picture Book in Society, Shaun Tan, Various
Published by Candlewick Studio on October 8, 2019
ISBN: 1536209619
Pages: 112
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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Such a pleasure, turning the pages was an experience full of wonder and brimming with social context.  Illustrators from various countries entered a postcard in the 2017 exhibit for the International Centre for Picture Book Society. The theme was human migration but the illustrations featured many species of birds.  One can imagine what a bird thinks as it flies at will; if only people could cross borders as easily. Text is short but powerful complementing the illustrated birds.  Each 2-page spread is unique, thoughtful and compelling.

I would offer this book to grade 4-6 class teachers, art instructors and to bird lovers of all ages. Primary school media specialist and public librarians may ponder how to shelve but this book should be included in their collections.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME