Something Beautiful by Sharon Dennis Wyeth

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Something Beautiful was written by Sharon Dennis Wyeth. She is an African American writer and educator born and raised in Washington, D.C., is the author of numerous award-winning books for children and young adults. She is acquainted with the challenges faced by contemporary families both through her own upbringing in Southeast Washington, D.C. and her work experience after college as a family counselor at a daycare center in New York City. [1]

Summary

The story tells about a young African American girl who grows up in a neighborhood of poverty. One day she hears the word "beautiful" and is determined to find the meaning of the word beautiful by looking for something beautiful. She asks her friends and neighbors what they think is beautiful and they show her a variety of items they find beautiful. At the end of the book, the girl asks her mother what she thinks is beautiful and the mother replies she thinks her daughter is beautiful.[2]

Pros

This book shows the character traits of persistence and being hard working. And this is an important concept book for young students to read because it shows the word beautiful through varied perspectives.[2]

A verified purchaser spoke up about this book. It is about growing up in a tough area and how even there, we can find something beautiful and we can plan to do something beautiful with our lives. The author's own story at the end of the book was lovely too. Everyone should read this book. First, we need to understand what other kids were going through in their neighborhoods. This book did not address everything that happens, but enough. We could not forget this truth and this reality. Second, we need to empower kids in those areas to see beauty all around them and pursue their beautiful dreams. [3]

References

  1. Sharon Dennis Wyeth. aalbc.com. Retrieved January 16th, 2021
  2. 2.0 2.1 Something Beautiful. Retrieved January 17th, 2021
  3. Something Beautiful. Retrieved January 17th, 2021