The Color of My Words
Written by Lynn Joseph
Narrated by Lisa Vidal
4.5/5
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But in a country where words are feared, Ana Rosa must struggle to find her own voice and the means for it to be heard. Gradually she learns that her words have the power to transform the world around her-celebrating what is most beautiful on her island and transcending even the most unthinkable of tragedies.
Lynn Joseph
Lynn Joseph was born in Trinidad and is the author of many picture books for children about her island home, including A Wave in Her Pocket, An Island Christmas, The Mermaid's Twin Sister, and Jump Up Time: A Trinidad Carnival Story. This is her second novel about the Dominican Republic, following her acclaimed book The Color of My Words, winner of the Américas Award. She has two sons, Jared and Brandt, and resides in New York and Bermuda.
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Reviews for The Color of My Words
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I thought this was a great story with an even better narrator. Ana Rosa, the main character is an aspiring writer about to turn thirteen. Although sometimes life can be hard or bleak for Ana Rosa she overcomes her troubles by writing. It is truly her outlet, even though she is not legally allowed to write a book. Her love for her environment and family inspire her writing and help her stay positive. The book is beautifully and uniquely written and I love "Ana Rosa's" poems that prelude each chapter.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I loved the use of Ana Rosa's poetry to introduce each chapter. This book, at first, appears to be a very young book in maturity but as you continue reading, the book and content matures just as the main character does. The imagery is wonderful and really allows the reader to imagine the situation with pristine clarity.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ana Rosa wants nothing more than to be a writer and is very skilled. Unfortunately her family cannot afford paper for her to write on so she has to use whatever she finds. She is also living in the Dominican Republic where only the president is allowed to author books so she must be careful of what she writes. As the story progresses, Ana Rosa's entire community finds strength in her words. A very moving piece of literature, I would definately recommend The Color of My Words.Reading this book I was able to picture the characters, the Gri Gri Tree, and Ana's community through the highly descriptive language Joseph uses. As Ana struggled with her need to write I connected with her and felt for her. When I was younger I loved to write and wanted to become a writer much like Ana. The difference is that I always had paper and took that for granted. It is hard to imagine a place where a notebook costs the same as two meals for an entire family.It is very important for students to read about multiple cultures within my classroom as well as books by authors of multiple backgrounds. This will help students realize that people of all backgrounds can be writers not just old white males (which is all I seemed to read as a child). This book will definately be a part of my classroom library.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5this book really caught my heart especially when anna rosa's brother was shot by the guard. this book was the best book ever.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beautiful and complex -- great language, simply told with a lot of nuances. I know, complex or simple? both, maybe. Sophisticated, but loving story about a born writer in the Dominican Republic.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is an absolutely amazing book . I picked it up at an estate sale meaning it as gift for my Dominican co-workers daughter. I am so glad I took the time to read it. This is the story of a poor young girl who wants to write in a culture where words can be dangerous. It is the story about finding your voice, and the power of words -- and the strength of a family's love.