We just finished reading All of a Kind Family in our homeschool last month, so when I saw a biography of the author, I knew I had to read it. Written in a picture book format, this story of Sydney Taylor explores her life and inspiration for her work. From growing up in a poor Jewish family on the Lower East Side, to her marriage and motherhood, to her activist background, Taylor knew she was destined to make a difference in the world. And her own unique perspective clearly shines through the legacy she left behind.
This biography was a bit choppy for me. The story tended to skip around a little; it almost felt frantic. And it was dry. Topics were touched upon without a whole lot of feeling. While the book briefly mentions Taylor's writing, that's what drew me to know more about her work. And it seemed to have only a short, quick mention. Although it's a picture book, I just felt it would have been written with more enthusiasm. Really, this is one that just left me feeling like it was lacking.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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