When We Say Black Lives Matter    by Maxine Beneba Clarke Order:  USA  Can Candlewick, 2021 (2021) Hardcover, e-Book      Reviewed by Hilary Williamson The first few pages of Maxine Beneba Clarke's boldly illustrated picture book, When We Say Black Lives Matter, say it all - 'Little one, when we say Black Lives Matter, we're saying Black people are wonderful-strong. That we deserve to be treated with basic respect, and that history's done us wrong.' The words are spoken to a newborn baby, and we see the very powerful adjuration continue as the little one grows bigger to raise his own voice alongside theirs - in anger and sorrow ('enough is enough is enough'), laughter and joy. This remarkable picture book ends on the child's graduation. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews