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By Diondra K. Brown
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Joyfully celebrates everyday lives of Black men and boys.
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What's the Story?
Have you every asked the question, WHAT DO BROTHAS DO ALL DAY? Well here's the answer: they do everything everyone else does. From riding in their car or getting a haircut to cooking a meal and spending time with loved ones. There doesn't need to be any mystery about brotha's lives, because it mirrors the lives of all people. Brothas have a life rich with pride and strength.
Is It Any Good?
This simple story accomplishes much. What Do Brothas Do All Day? humanizes and demystifies the lives of Black American men and boys, for those that are curious. It also celebrates the lives of Black American men and boys and calls for pride and joy to be taken in everyday activities. The story is a nice balance between the ordinary and extraordinary qualities of Brothas' lives. Ajuan Mance's illustrations are colorful and bold. Young readers will easily be able to follow the story and the relatability can lead to fun discussions.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in What Do Brothas Do All Day? lots of everyday activities are shown like playing a game and cooking. Which activities from the book have you done? Which activities from the book would you like to try?
Have you read Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? How is this book similar? How is it different?
There's an interesting collection of pictures on the first and last page of the book. Where can these be found in everyday life?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Ajuan Mance
- Genre : Picture Book
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Chronicle Books
- Publication date : November 14, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 5 - 8
- Number of pages : 44
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : January 12, 2024
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