Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco

A must for anyone interested in relationships and history. This is one of many wonderful picture books by Patricia Polacco. She is a master at weaving a story. Her characters are deep, powerful and memorable. Here is a simple activity to encourage conversation about the characters, Pink and Say. The ideas of social justice, respect, friendship, and acceptance permeate the story. Again, reading this book aloud in an interactive way, permits children of all reading levels to experience her gift of writing and story telling.