A gorgeous, rhythmic, and inspiring dedication to the African and African-American diaspora. Definitely a highlight for February.

Thank you to NetGalley, and the author and publisher of this book for a free ARC in exchange for an unbiased review. I Heard, written by J. Nailah Avery is written as a story being told, of what an artist heard about, and is portraying in her work. They all relate to African American history, as well as what is currently happening in our country and world. I believe that this could be a very helpful book for teaching young children about the past, and what we can do in the future to make things better. I also loved the artwork portrayed, and the glossary at the end of the book where different terms and individuals are reintroduced and defines. Thank You for reading!

I Heard is an emotional educational journey through recent Black history in the United States, from the shores of Africa and slavery to the civil rights and Black Lives Matter movements. The book covers a lot of hard topics in a respectful way that is age appropriate for young readers.

The prose is beautifully written, the rhymes are engaging. The illustrations are phenomenal. This book should be in classrooms and libraries across the country. Stunning book!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this advanced review copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review on the book!