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Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library
AuthorCarole Boston Weatherford
PublisherCandlewick Press
Publication dateSeptember 12, 2017
Pages48
Awards
ISBN978-0-7636-8046-6

Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library is a 2017 non-fiction children's book written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Eric Velasquez. It provides a biography of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a Puerto Rican-American bibliophile and curator.

The book was well-received by critics. In 2018, it won a Walter Dean Myers Award and Golden Kite Award, among other honors.

Reception

Reviews

Schomburg was well received by critics, including starred reviews from Booklist,[1] Kirkus Reviews,[2] Publishers Weekly,[3] and Shelf Awareness.[4]

Kirkus Reviews called the book "a fascinating and inspiring biography" that "shines a light on a little-known figure."[2]

Reviewers praised Weatherford's engaging and accessible prose, with Booklist's Karen Cruze noting that Weatherford "brings Schomburg's story to life with vivid language and meticulous research."[1] Publishers Weekly praised Weatherford's ability to "convey the significance of Schomburg's work" and noted that the book is "a testament to the power of libraries and education."[3] Jen Forbes, writing for Shelf Awareness, praised the book's "lyrical language" and noted that it is "a must-read for anyone interested in history, libraries, or the African diaspora." School Library Journal's MaryAnn Karre praised the book's "vivid descriptions".[5]

Booklist also praised the illustrations by Eric Velasquez, noting that they "add a rich visual dimension to the text." They also praised Ron Butler's narration for bringing "energy and enthusiasm" to the story.[6]

Awards and honors

Schomburg is a Junior Library Guild book.[7]

Kirkus Reviews and Shelf Awareness named Schomburg among the best picture books of 2017,[8][9] and the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature name it one of the best multicultural children's books of the year.[10] The following year, Booklist included it on their "Top 10 Biographies for Youth" and "Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction for Older and Middle Readers" lists.[11][12] The Association for Library Service to Children included it on their list of the year's "Notable Children's Books",[13] and Capitol Choices included it on their list of "Noteworthy Books for Children (7-10)".[14]

Awards for Schomburg
Year Award Result Ref.
2018 AAUW NC Award for Young People’s Literature Won [15]
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Middle Level) Honor [16]
Golden Kite Award for Non-Fiction for Younger Readers Won [17][18]
Jefferson Cup Award Honor [19]
Walter Dean Myers Award for Young Readers Won [17][20][21]
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Nominated [22]

Adaptations

Dreamscape adapted the book into a 52-minute film.[23]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cruze, Karen (July 2017). "Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library". Booklist. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Schomburg". Kirkus Reviews. May 23, 2017. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford". Publishers Weekly. August 7, 2017. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ Forbus, Jen (September 22, 2017). "Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library". Shelf Awareness. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ Karre, MaryAnn (April 1, 2018). "Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library". Booklist. March 1, 2018. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Schomburg: Man Who Built a Library". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Our 2017 Best Children's & Teen Books of the Year". Shelf Awareness. December 19, 2017. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Best of 2017". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Best Books 2017". Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  11. ↑ Smith, Julia (June 1, 2018). "Top 10 Biographies for Youth: 2018". Booklist. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  12. ↑ Cooper, Ilene (February 1, 2018). "Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction for Older and Middle Readers: 2018". Booklist. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  13. ↑ "ALSC names 2018 Notable Children's Books". American Library Association. April 12, 2018. Archived from the original on January 9, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Reading Lists". Capitol Choices. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  15. ↑ "2018 Young People's Literature Award to Carole Boston Weatherford » AAUW NC". AAUW NC. December 7, 2018. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Carter G. Woodson Book Award Winners and Honorees". National Council for the Social Studies. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Carole Boston Weatherford, Children's Book Author, Poet, Author ★". African American Literature Book Club. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Awards: National Jewish Book; Golden Kite". Shelf Awareness. January 11, 2018. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  19. ↑ "2018 Jefferson Cup Award Winners and Honors Announced". Virginia Library Association. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Awards: WNDB Walters; 800-CEO-READ Biz Book of the Year". Shelf Awareness. January 19, 2018. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  21. ↑ SLJ (January 12, 2018). "Reynolds, Weatherford Named Winners of 2018 Walter Dean Myers Award". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  22. ↑ "2018 Nonfiction Award Nominations". Young Adult Library Services Association. February 20, 2018. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  23. ↑ Smith, Candace (March 14, 2018). "Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library". Booklist. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
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