Me & Mama is a 2020 picture book written and illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera and published by Simon & Schuster under the Denene Millner Books imprint. The book celebrates the relationship between a mother and her daughter.[1]
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| Author | Cozbi A. Cabrera |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cozbi A. Cabrera |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster/Denene Miller Books |
| Awards | Caldecott Honor |
| ISBN | 9781534454217 |
| OCLC | 1455966172 |
Me & Mama was well-received by critics, including a starred review from Publishers Weekly, who described the book as "quietly engaging".[2] Kirkus Reviews referred to it as "a beautifully illustrated, slice-of-life ode of adoration for doting daughters and marvelous mamas". However, they pointed out that "much of the text is uneven in rhythm with no consistent movement to usher readers from page to page". They argued that "the greatest delight is in the images that vibrantly showcase their simple, loving connection" and highlighted how the "impressively detailed scenes [...] are rendered with visible daubs of acrylic paint", which are "complemented by alternating scenes of single objects".[3] Kharissa Kenner, writing for Shelf Awareness, highlighted how "the author celebrates natural hair with vivid illustrations portraying texture and precise depictions of hair types and styles common among BIPOC".[4] Booklist also reviewed Me & Mama.[5]
Me & Mama won a 2021 Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Award Honor for illustration.[6][7][8]
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- ^ McGinty, Alice B. (7 February 2021). "Introducing this year's Caldecott Medal winner, honors". The News-Gazette. Archived from the original on 23 February 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Me & Mama by Cozbi A Cabrera". Publishers Weekly. 2020-09-02. Archived from the original on 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ "Me & Mama". Kirkus Reviews. 2 June 2020. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Kenner, Kharissa (28 August 2020). "Me & Mama". Shelf Awareness. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Me & Mama". Booklist. July 2020. Archived from the original on 31 January 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Collins Sullivan, Meghan (25 January 2021). "'When You Trap A Tiger' And 'We Are Water Protectors' Win Top Children's Book Honors". CapRadio. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Roback, Diane; Kantor, Emma (25 January 2021). "Keller, Goade, Nayeri Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Morales, Macey (25 January 2021). "Jacqueline Woodson, Frank Morrison win 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Awards". American Library Association. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2022.