PINK and SAY

PINK and SAY

Module 2

SLIS 5420/Module 2/June 14-20

Book for this module

PINK and SAY by Patricia Polacco

Bibliographic

Polacco,. (1994). Pink and say. New York, New York: Philomel Books.

Summary
Pink and Say is a story about two young men fighting in the Civil War. These young men paths cross when one is combing the area and finds the other who is injured lying in a pasture. The injured one is white and his newly found friend is black. Pink the African American carries Say to his mom's house who lives near by to re cooperate and Moe Moe Bay is extremely excited to see her son Pink and shows unconditional love to Say. Moe Moe is under the impression that her son Pink is home for good since everyone else has abandoned her; however by the boys staying with her places them in grave danger. In the process of the boys leaving, the Marauders visited Moe Moe's property and kills her, and after the boys buried Pink's mom they are caught during their travel and separated. Say is spared but Pink murdered. Now the story is told by Say throughout his generation and eventually the story is captured by author Patricia Polacco who is part of this linage and writes the book called Pink and Say.

My Impression
This book was a heart wrenching story of two men of different colors but who desired the same thing. Both races desire to be loved, make a positive impact on society and live a normal life. This book illustrated and brought the realization alive of some of the realities that took place during this era.

Reviews
From School Library Journal
Grade 4 Up - This picture book set during the Civil War is a departure for Polacco in terms of content and audience. It is certainly the deepest and most serious book she has done. Polacco's artwork in fact has never been better. She uses dramatic perspectives, dynamic compositions, and faces full of emotion to carry her powerful tale. History comes to life in this remarkable book.
Lauralyn Persson, Wilmette Public Library, IL copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Use in Library Setting
Although this book is geared toward ages 4-8 it can be used as a supplement for the content area of the Civil War. It's a wonderful book full of illustrations that paint pictures for older children that will help them grasp the basic concept and reality of the Civil War.