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A review by molly_dettmann
Song of a Blackbird by Maria van Lieshout
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Fight hate, make art.
This is a fictional graphic novel that is based on the story of resistance fighters in Amsterdam that saved Jewish children with art and bravery. The story is told in tandem with the cause of the historical deep dive of a girl hoping to find a bone marrow match for her Oma when her Oma finds out she was one of those rescued children and has a brother she was separated from. A blackbird follows both narrations.
The way this book is put together is stunning. There are many scenes with photographs collaged with the artwork and printmaking is not only a part of the story, but used throughout. I just loved everything about this book and its continued message of hope through art. It was a book I needed to read, especially now.
This is a fictional graphic novel that is based on the story of resistance fighters in Amsterdam that saved Jewish children with art and bravery. The story is told in tandem with the cause of the historical deep dive of a girl hoping to find a bone marrow match for her Oma when her Oma finds out she was one of those rescued children and has a brother she was separated from. A blackbird follows both narrations.
The way this book is put together is stunning. There are many scenes with photographs collaged with the artwork and printmaking is not only a part of the story, but used throughout. I just loved everything about this book and its continued message of hope through art. It was a book I needed to read, especially now.