The Case for Loving

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2016

Review

History made accessible via a children's book is a beautiful thing. This book by husband-and-wife team Alko and Qualls tells the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, the interracial couple who were considered illegally married in the State of Virginia and who brought their case to be married all the way to the Supreme Court. Using collage, Alko and Qualls bring the story to children in a clear, informative manner. The book is aimed at young children, but could be used with older students studying civil rights. Recommend for schools studying black history and the civil rights movement and for public libraries who include this in their displays or story times.

Overall Book Score: very good