Rosen, Michael. On the Move: Home is Where You Find it. Quentin Blake. Illus. Candlewick, 02/2022. 125pp. Poetry. Grades 5-9. $17.99. 978-1-5362-1810-7. High Additional.
In a series of free verse poems, Rosen describes the experience of his relatives during World War II and the Holocaust, and how that affected him as a Jew growing up in London. He has a section on migrants and refugees, and gracefully bridges these topics with his family’s experiences, making this very timely. The poems are accompanied by Blake’s inky drawings with gray and blue watercolor wash that help to set the tone. The book ends with a list of online resources, and Yiddish terms are defined. An unusual and poignant poetry collection.
Penny Peck—San Jose State University iSchool