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'''''Bird''''', written by Zetta Elliott and illustrated by Shadra Strickland, is a [[picture book]] written in 2008. It won the New Voices Award Honor from its publishing company Lee & Low Books Incorporation.<ref>[https://www.leeandlow.com/books/bird Lee & Low Books]</ref> |
'''''Bird''''', written by [http://www.zettaelliott.com/bio/ Zetta Elliott] and illustrated by Shadra Strickland, is a [[picture book]] written in 2008. It won the New Voices Award Honor from its publishing company Lee & Low Books Incorporation.<ref name=":0">[https://www.leeandlow.com/books/bird Lee & Low Books]</ref> |
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== Background == |
== Background & Setting == |
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Zetta Elliot is a poet, author, and obtained a doctorate degree in [[American Studies]] from [[NYU]]. She wrote ''Bird'' as her first children's book in 2008. |
Zetta Elliot is a poet, author, and obtained a doctorate degree in [[American Studies]] from [[NYU]]. She wrote ''Bird'' as her first children's book in 2008. |
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== Plot Summary == |
== Plot Summary == |
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The book narratives the story of a young black boy named Mehkai. His nickname is Bird, given to him by his Grandad. However, when his granddad passes away, Mehkai grows close to the his grandad's best friend named Uncle Son. Together they go to the park, feed pigeons, tell stories, and drink coffee. Bird loves to draw to remember and better understand things in his life. His favorite thing to draw is, of course, birds. Flashing back, Mehkai describes his brother Marcus who is a graffiti artist that teaches Bird to draw. However, Marcus introduces difficulties to the plot by becoming distant and showing signs of drug abuse. Mehkai doesn't quite understand what is happening to his brother and wants to spend more time with him, but Marcus is adamant in telling Bird to continue to go to school. One day, Bird finds Marcus in bed showing withdrawal symptoms. He is confused and worried for his brother. Marcus lessens his appearance at the house and one day robs the house of it's expensive belongings. His father explains to Bird that Marcus is suffering from a sickness and that he is no longer allowed home. Bird finds it difficult to obey his parents and often speaks to Marcus at the front door when their parents aren't home. Turning to Granddad for advice, Mehkai learns that "'some broken things can't be fixed". When Granddad dies, Uncle Son and Bird begin to go to the park every week. During these outings, Mehkai learns finds peace with the absence of his brother and loss of his Grandfather, and he continues to draw in hopes to not forget.<ref name=":0" /> |
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The book narratives the story of a black, young, artistic, boy named Mehkai. His nickname is Bird, given to him by his Grandad. Bird loves to draw birds more than anything, and sometimes goes to the roof of his home to watch birds fly. His brother Marcus is a graffiti artist that taught Bird to draw. Marcus introduces the difficulties that exists in him, and his brother turns to his Granddad for advice. Through his drawings and surrounding elders, Mehkai learns to comprehend Marcus's complicated situation. |
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== Characters == |
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* '''Mehkai (Bird)-''' The main character and narrator of the story, also known as Bird by his Granddad. |
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* '''Uncle Son-''' The best friend of Mehkai's Grandad, and a companion to Mehkai when his Grandad passes away. |
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== References == |
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| Author | Zetta Elliott |
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| Illustrator | Shadra Strickland |
| Published | 2008 |
| Publisher | Lee & Low Books |
| Awards | New Voices Award Honor |
Bird, written by Zetta Elliott and illustrated by Shadra Strickland, is a picture book written in 2008. It won the New Voices Award Honor from its publishing company Lee & Low Books Incorporation.[1]
Background & Setting
Zetta Elliot is a poet, author, and obtained a doctorate degree in American Studies from NYU. She wrote Bird as her first children's book in 2008.
Plot Summary
The book narratives the story of a young black boy named Mehkai. His nickname is Bird, given to him by his Grandad. However, when his granddad passes away, Mehkai grows close to the his grandad's best friend named Uncle Son. Together they go to the park, feed pigeons, tell stories, and drink coffee. Bird loves to draw to remember and better understand things in his life. His favorite thing to draw is, of course, birds. Flashing back, Mehkai describes his brother Marcus who is a graffiti artist that teaches Bird to draw. However, Marcus introduces difficulties to the plot by becoming distant and showing signs of drug abuse. Mehkai doesn't quite understand what is happening to his brother and wants to spend more time with him, but Marcus is adamant in telling Bird to continue to go to school. One day, Bird finds Marcus in bed showing withdrawal symptoms. He is confused and worried for his brother. Marcus lessens his appearance at the house and one day robs the house of it's expensive belongings. His father explains to Bird that Marcus is suffering from a sickness and that he is no longer allowed home. Bird finds it difficult to obey his parents and often speaks to Marcus at the front door when their parents aren't home. Turning to Granddad for advice, Mehkai learns that "'some broken things can't be fixed". When Granddad dies, Uncle Son and Bird begin to go to the park every week. During these outings, Mehkai learns finds peace with the absence of his brother and loss of his Grandfather, and he continues to draw in hopes to not forget.[1]
Characters
- Mehkai (Bird)- The main character and narrator of the story, also known as Bird by his Granddad.
- Uncle Son- The best friend of Mehkai's Grandad, and a companion to Mehkai when his Grandad passes away.
References
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