Status
Available
Genres
Collections
Publication
Nimbus Publishing (2012), Edition: Reprint, 32 pages
Description
Happy memories sparkle in this journey through poet Shauntay Grant's childhood visits to North Preston, Nova Scotia. Her words bring to life the sights, sounds, rhythms, and people of a joyful place, while Susan Tooke's vibrant illustrations capture the warmth of one of Canada's most important black communities. Up Home celebrates the magic of growing up, and the power in remembering our roots now in a new softcover edition.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A beautifully illustrated, poetic celebration of childhood memories of growing up in North Preston, Nova Scotia, a community significant in African-Canadian history.
LibraryThing member gundulabaehre
Wonderful, uplifting, and a celebration of not only the community of North Preston, Nova Scotia, but of life, childhood and memories! Shauntay Grant's poetical text takes us back into her childhood of summer joys, Sunday services, family gatherings, while Susan Tooke's brilliantly bold
The information concerning the history of North Preston, Nova Scotia and its settlement by African American Loyalists, Maroons and refugees is an added bonus, not only for the historical data it presents, but also because it touches on the fact that many of the settlers (even well into the 20th century) faced racism and marginalisation (a topic not really covered by and in the text proper). Highly recommended for anyone (both children and adults) interested in picture books about the African Canadian experience, but really, this delightful gem of a picture book is recommended for anyone who enjoys lovingly poetic homages to childhood, community and family.
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illustrations makes the reader feel as though he/she is actually part of the narrative (sharing the author's memories, climbing trees, picking blueberries and listening to Nana's stories of how Maroons, Loyalists and refugees made their way to freedom in Nova Scotia). By themselves, I would consider the illustrations almost a bit too brilliant, even somewhat garish, but they are the perfect complement to the author's expressive language and "word-painting."The information concerning the history of North Preston, Nova Scotia and its settlement by African American Loyalists, Maroons and refugees is an added bonus, not only for the historical data it presents, but also because it touches on the fact that many of the settlers (even well into the 20th century) faced racism and marginalisation (a topic not really covered by and in the text proper). Highly recommended for anyone (both children and adults) interested in picture books about the African Canadian experience, but really, this delightful gem of a picture book is recommended for anyone who enjoys lovingly poetic homages to childhood, community and family.
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Awards
Atlantic Book Awards (Winner — 2009)
Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award (Shortlist — 2010)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
32 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
9781551099118