Written by Zora Neale Hurston Adapted by Ibram X. Kendi, Illustrated by Loveis Wise
“Magnolia Flower” is the name of a girl who is born to a runaway slave father and a mother who fled the Trail of Tears. She is raised during a time of war over slavery. The story is told by the river to the brook, who has seen many love stories. It tells of Magnolia Flower’s love story. The original “Magnolia Flower” was published by Huston in 1925 as a short story. Kendi brings this story alive as a beautifully illustrated picture book. A book that reminds us that love will remain.
Reviewed by Erin Vorkink, Librarian, Morningside Elementary
Review shared in May 2024
Rating: ★★★½✩ (3.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grade 3-5
Magnolia Flower
Written by Zora Neale Hurston, Adapted by Ibram X. Kendi, Illustrated by Loveis Wise
Amistad Books for Young Readers, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
40 pages
Release Date: September 6, 2022
ISBN: 9780063098312
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
