![]() Nor is the book about a bunch of black boys bullying a hispanic kid. ![]() It’s not a book about a bunch of white racist kids victimizing a black kid. Albert, their teacher gives a lesson on kindness, Chloe wonders how much better the year could have been if she had shown Maya a little kindness and opened her heart to friendship.Ĭhildren can be brutal and Each Kindnessif one of the most honestly written children’s books I’ve ever read. ![]() Lewis, Each Kindness is told from the perspective of a young girl named Chloe who tells the story of what happened when a new girl named Maya joined her class in primary school (the book does not specify the grade but it appears to be about second or third grade).Ĭhloe recounts with brutal honesty how she shunned the new girl, made fun of her, and refused all attempts at friendship throughout the school year. Written by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Each Kindnessis a beautiful picture book with a powerful message about how we treat people and the regrets we may have. ![]()
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