Critical Resource Review

Martin, Michelle "Moses Review"2006 http://www.hbook.com/resources/awards/ala/caldecott.asp#rev3

In her review of the book "Moses", Michelle Martin describes the way illustrator Kadir Nelson uses "larger-than-life illustrations to portray the spiritual life of the African American visionary". Martin definitely understands how the literary elements combine to emphasize the spirituality on Tubman. Martin also comments on Weatherford's and Nelson's ability to bring the story closer to the reader. Martin accurately states how "Several key scenes bring Harriet in close visual proximity to the reader to emphasize both her emotional turmoil and her strength."

I believe Martin gives an accurate critical review of this book. She emphasizes the key elements of the book that Weatherford and Nelson were trying to present. Spirituality and perseverance were two key themes in the book that Martin noticed. Martin also accurately comments on how both the illustrations and the text work well together to accent these two themes. Martin's review is very accurate and she be read as a responsible interpretation of the book.