This book is such an amazing book! It is easy to see the bad that goes on in our lives, and things that we do not like, but this book is a great reminder to see the good in those situations that it is difficult to. The art combined with the theme of the novel embraces the diversity in ourselves and everyday routine but others. This novel reveals the creative potential of a powerful cross-cultural author-illustrator partnership. Review: Last Stop on Market Street is a stunning contribution to art in children’s literature and the future of book of storytelling. He was awarded a Caldecott Honor and the Newbery Medal He is currently living in Brooklyn, NY with his family.Ībout the Illustrator: Christian Robinson has received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street. He was also awarded the NCTE Intellectual Freedom Award and received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University. Newbery Medal-winning author of five picture books and six critically acclaimed young adult novels. Last Stop on Market Street has won multiple awards and spent time at the number one spot in the New York Times Bestseller List.Ībout the Author: Matt de la Peña is the #1 New York Times-bestselling. The theme of the novel is Nana showing CJ the value in how they live their lives and helping those who need it. Nana enlightens him by giving him different ways of appreciating what they have, what they do in their everyday lives, and all the types of people they meet. On the Sunday this book is set on, CJ begins to wonder why they must wait in the rain for the bus instead of buying a car. CJ and his Nana take the bus to its last stop on Market Street every Sunday after Church. Last Stop on Market Street is a story about appreciating differences, happiness, and inequity.
This beautifully illustrated, emotive picture book explores urban life with honesty, interest, and gratitude. Through energy and encouragement, CJ’s nana helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine. Summary: “Sometimes when you’re surrounded by dirt, CJ, you’re a better witness for what’s beautiful.”ĬJ begins his weekly bus journey around the city with disappointment and dissatisfaction, wondering why he and his family can’t drive a car like his friends. Guest Reviewer: Amanda & Sendy, UCF Elementary Education Student
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