This
paperback volume containing arresting portraits of multiracial kids is
picked up at least once a day in our library at Belmont. Students pore
over the small, matte images, regularly expressing their surprise and
delight with the mixture lists, often the only text present in addition
to the subject’s name. Some of the portraits are accompanied by
drawings done by the subjects themselves. Occasionally, a portrait
appears side-by-side with a quote from a parent about their child or
thoughts on multiraciality. These images and minimal text are bookended
by an introduction from Fulbeck, a filmaker/photographer/spoken word
performer/author, and a quote from Cher. Adult readers may be
interested in the foreword penned by Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister of
President Barack Obama. Student readers just go right to the portraits.
A great stress-free read for school libraries and conversation starter
for teachers strategizing conversations on multiraciality. --Jessica Fenster-Sparber
Fulbeck, Kip. Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2010. Print.
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