McKissack, P. C. (2001). Goin’ Someplace Special. Illus. Jerry Pinkney. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
Brief Annotation: ‘Tricia Ann is determined to go to “someplace special” all on her own. Her journey takes her through beautiful scenery as well as difficult situations of racism. Turn the pages to discover where ‘Tricia Ann is going – a place that is open to people of all colors.
Genre: Picturebook, Historical Fiction/Autobiography
Grade Level: 2-5
Readers who will like this: independent and adventurous students, readers who enjoy strong female characters, children curious about the realities of Jim Crow and racism.
Response/Rating (1-4): **** This book is particularly powerful because it is autobiographically inspired. McKissack shares her own story of racial prejudice and childhood dreams with readers, telling them about the importance of safe and welcoming spaces. This book also provides a great platform from which to discuss exclusion and inclusion.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: Have you ever been told that you were not allowed to go somewhere or do something?
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