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From: Kemienix at aol.com <Kemienix>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:56:27 EDT
If I remember correctly, Ezra Jack Keats didn't "want to have a book about an African-American child that offered a universal childhood experience."
My understanding is that he chose an African-American child for artistic reasons -- so the child would show up better against the snow.That in no way detracts from the seminal value of the book.
Correct me if I'm wrong. Kemie Nix
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Received on Wed 22 Jul 2009 04:56:27 PM CDT
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:56:27 EDT
If I remember correctly, Ezra Jack Keats didn't "want to have a book about an African-American child that offered a universal childhood experience."
My understanding is that he chose an African-American child for artistic reasons -- so the child would show up better against the snow.That in no way detracts from the seminal value of the book.
Correct me if I'm wrong. Kemie Nix
**************Dell Deals: Treat yourself to a sweet deal on popular laptops!
(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223096155x1201715982/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D6)
Received on Wed 22 Jul 2009 04:56:27 PM CDT
