Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library explained

Author:Carole Boston Weatherford
Isbn:978-0-7636-8046-6
Pub Date:September 12, 2017
Publisher:Candlewick Press
Pages:48
Awards:

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."

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

Adaptations

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cruze . Karen . July 2017 . Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library . 2024-06-04 . . June 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604135420/https://www.booklistonline.com/Schomburg-The-Man-Who-Built-a-Library-Carole-Boston-Weatherford/pid=8890641 . live .
  2. Web site: 2017-05-23 . Schomburg . 2024-06-04 . . June 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604135420/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/carole-boston-weatherford/schomburg/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2017-08-07 . Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford . 2024-06-04 . . August 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804025929/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780763680466 . live .
  4. Web site: Forbus . Jen . 2017-09-22 . Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library . 2024-06-04 . . June 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604135422/https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=648 . live .
  5. Web site: Karre . MaryAnn . 2018-04-01 . Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library . 2024-06-04 . . June 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604135419/https://www.slj.com/review/schomburg-the-man-who-built-a-library . live .
  6. Web site: 2018-03-01 . Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library . 2024-06-04 . . August 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804025928/https://www.booklistonline.com/Schomburg-The-Man-Who-Built-a-Library-/pid=9303291 . live .
  7. Web site: Schomburg: Man Who Built a Library . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240603002313/https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/schomburg-the-man-who-built-a-library-9780763680466j . June 3, 2024 . 2024-06-03 . . en.
  8. Web site: 2017-12-19 . Our 2017 Best Children's & Teen Books of the Year . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231204161924/https://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=673 . December 4, 2023 . 2024-06-02 . Shelf Awareness.
  9. Web site: Best of 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240602204122/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2017/picture-books/books/ . June 2, 2024 . 2024-06-02 . . en.
  10. Web site: Best Books 2017 . 2024-06-04 . Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature . en . March 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240306232318/https://www.csmcl.org/best-books-2017 . live .
  11. Web site: Smith . Julia . 2018-06-01 . Top 10 Biographies for Youth: 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240602205156/https://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=9600696 . June 2, 2024 . 2024-06-02 . Booklist.
  12. Web site: Cooper . Ilene . 2018-02-01 . Top 10 Diverse Nonfiction for Older and Middle Readers: 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230827215658/https://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=9351092 . August 27, 2023 . 2024-06-02 . Booklist.
  13. Web site: 2018-04-12 . ALSC names 2018 Notable Children's Books . 2024-06-04 . . en . January 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220109204347/https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/alsc-names-2018-notable-childrens-books . live .
  14. Web site: 2017-09-02 . Reading Lists . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230609105902/https://capitolchoices.org/past-lists/ . June 9, 2023 . 2024-06-02 . Capitol Choices . en.
  15. Web site: 2018-12-07 . 2018 Young People's Literature Award to Carole Boston Weatherford » AAUW NC . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240602210317/https://www.aauwnc.org/2018-young-peoples-literature-award/ . June 2, 2024 . 2024-06-02 . AAUW NC . en-US.
  16. Web site: Carter G. Woodson Book Award Winners and Honorees . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190427204823/https://www.socialstudies.org/awards/woodson/winners . April 27, 2019 . 2024-06-02 . National Council for the Social Studies.
  17. Web site: Carole Boston Weatherford, Children's Book Author, Poet, Author ★ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240602210224/https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Carole+Boston+Weatherford . June 2, 2024 . 2024-06-02 . . en.
  18. Web site: January 11, 2018 . Awards: National Jewish Book; Golden Kite . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221013182353/https://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=3162#m39050 . 2022-10-13 . 2023-02-23 . Shelf Awareness.
  19. Web site: 2018 Jefferson Cup Award Winners and Honors Announced . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240602203648/https://www.vla.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1082:2018-jefferson-cup-award-winners-and-honors-announced&catid=20:site-content . June 2, 2024 . 2024-06-02 . Virginia Library Association.
  20. Web site: 2018-01-19 . Awards: WNDB Walters; 800-CEO-READ Biz Book of the Year . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230130081829/https://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=3167 . January 30, 2023 . 2024-06-02 . Shelf Awareness.
  21. Web site: SLJ . 2018-01-12 . Reynolds, Weatherford Named Winners of 2018 Walter Dean Myers Award . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120203803/https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=reynolds-weatherford-named-winners-2018-walter-dean-myers-award . 2022-01-20 . 2022-01-20 . School Library Journal.
  22. Web site: 2018-02-20 . 2018 Nonfiction Award Nominations . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200128163446/http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2018-nonfiction-award-nominations . January 28, 2020 . 2020-01-28 . . en.
  23. Web site: Smith . Candace . 2018-03-14 . Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library . 2024-06-04 . . June 4, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604135420/https://www.booklistonline.com/Schomburg-The-Man-Who-Built-a-Library-/pid=9308788 . live .

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