I really enjoyed reading The Best of the Brownies' Book. It was really interesting reading the Jury with writings from the children as well as The Grown Ups' Corner by the parents of children. It was interesting seeing the views of the children as well as the parents specifically in how they explain certain things to their children. I found it quite sad when the child said, "Well that's just stories. Didn't they ever do anything in a book?". Unfotunately the mother couldnt give her an answer. Meanwhile, there were many African American people who did great things. The pictures of the kids were so cute...called "little friends" which showed the importance of these children in the Brownie Book.
I really enjoyed the story "The Heritage". The ending was very inspirational especially when Mother Mason said "No, it aint all over" and continued to explain how young kids dont really appreciate what their parents had done and what opportunities they have. I really liked the response from Julie and realized that she had something to work for.
The Dolly story was also nice to read. I liked how she appreciated who she was and what she has. She didn't have to have the bright blue eyes and blonde hair to be loved; she had her family and friends who had loved her just the way she was.
I really like how they have the Little People of the Month thing which is always nice for children when they are rewarded for good deeds. It gives them a sense of worth I guess you can say.
So far, I really enjoy reading the Brownie Book! I like that it is segmented with different stories but I also like how it focuses alot on the kids which gives us a different view of African American rather than adult males and females.
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I agree that the Brownies Book was a good change of pace. Instead of continuing our knowledge about African American adults during this time period, we are able to see what life was like for African American children as well.
Brownies was pretty good. I never heard or realized they had a publication like this. I wonder when this publication stayed in production 2. It was nice that they had the little people doing big things and the parents corner for a view from the "wiser" and older parents. I particulrary liked the letters as well, it gave meaning for the publication.
I also enjoyed the story "heritage". I think this story is very inspiring for children. During this time, I still believe times were troubling and difficult living as an African American. Reading a story like this one gives child hope to continue with their dreams and to never give up. I also like how Mother Mason talked about the past life of African Americans and the privledges they were not allowed to have like an education. I think this also allows children during this time to see how much society has change and what is now available to them, that wasn't available for their ancestors.
I also really liked the Jury section. I thought the letters gave so much insight. It showed the need people had to hear and see that racial pride. It also clearly set the goals for the Brownie Book.
I agree. “The Heritage” was certainly supposed to be inspirational, although it seems a little to blunt of us I really think a young child just learning to read, who might feel frustrated in school, would walk away with the idea that they can, and they will, do well if they keep trying.
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