Tell Me Another Story shares the passionate dedication of artistic giants, who have, for over one hundred years, attempted to combat stereotypes and fight for loving, authentic cultural representation in the books children read. The film highlights the creators, past and present, whose focus has uplifted children's literature, from W.E.B. Du Bois, Augusta Baker, Pura Belpr� and Ezra Jack Keats, to Pat Cummings, Marley Dias, Grace Lin, Christopher Myers, and Andrea Davis Pinkney.
What a delightful ode to children's authors, acknowledging those creators who have influenced children over the decades. This documentary examines the works of superb authors of children's literature, some of them speaking in their own words. I particularly enjoyed the recording of Ezra Jack Keats and the archival video of him speaking with Fred Rogers. Andrea Pinkey speaks about the influences on our country in 1963 - from Martin Luther King Jr. speeches to the murders of four Black children at church and how, months later The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is released to great acclaim. Although Ezra is not African American, the character on the cover of this book is, and it inspired publishers to publish more African American writers or those of other ethnic backgrounds. The film is very well produced, with a blend of archival footage and contemporary interviews, lots of shots of book covers that made me go, "ah, I love that one." This short film should be required watching for young creatives to help open up their minds to what has come before them. My hat's off to the creators: directed by Damani Baker (director), Jon Henry Fine (editor), and Meshell Ndegeocello (composer).
This film offers an overview of giants in children's literature and the back story of how their work came to be published during some difficult times.
I give Tell Me Another Story 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
Tell Me Another Story shares the passionate dedication of artistic giants, who have, for over one hundred years, attempted to combat stereotypes and fight for loving, authentic cultural representation in the books children read. The film highlights the creators, past and present, whose focus has uplifted children's literature, from W.E.B. Du Bois, Augusta Baker, Pura Belpr� and Ezra Jack Keats, to Pat Cummings, Marley Dias, Grace Lin, Christopher Myers, and Andrea Davis Pinkney.
What a delightful ode to children's authors, acknowledging those creators who have influenced children over the decades. This documentary examines the works of superb authors of children's literature, some of them speaking in their own words. I particularly enjoyed the recording of Ezra Jack Keats and the archival video of him speaking with Fred Rogers. Andrea Pinkey speaks about the influences on our country in 1963 - from Martin Luther King Jr. speeches to the murders of four Black children at church and how, months later The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is released to great acclaim. Although Ezra is not African American, the character on the cover of this book is, and it inspired publishers to publish more African American writers or those of other ethnic backgrounds. The film is very well produced, with a blend of archival footage and contemporary interviews, lots of shots of book covers that made me go, "ah, I love that one." This short film should be required watching for young creatives to help open up their minds to what has come before them. My hat's off to the creators: directed by Damani Baker (director), Jon Henry Fine (editor), and Meshell Ndegeocello (composer).
This film offers an overview of giants in children's literature and the back story of how their work came to be published during some difficult times.
I give Tell Me Another Story 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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