Smoky Night
Smoky Night by Eve Bunting is a First Edition picture book published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 1994. This 40-page work presents a narrative centered around a young boy named Daniel and his mother as they experience the Los Angeles riots from the safety of their shelter after being forced to leave their apartment. The book employs a unique artistic style, featuring illustrations that combine thick textures with torn-paper and found-object collage, effectively capturing the atmosphere of the events.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of action and adventure within a historical context, reflecting on significant societal events. The illustrations complement the narrative, creating a vivid backdrop that enhances the storytelling without overwhelming it. Smoky Night addresses the complexities of the environment during the riots, while also touching on aspects of lifestyle and community. This edition is suitable for young readers and offers a thoughtful perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.
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In this Caldecott Medal-winning modern classic, a young boy and his mother witness the Los Angeles riots from the safety of shelter after being forced to leave their apartment.
Winner of the 1995 Caldecott Medal.
During the Los Angeles riots, Daniel and his mother witness the night’s events unfold from the safety of shelter after they are forced to leave their apartment. “Diaz has not been afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally calms. . . . Both author and artist have managed to portray a politically charged event without pretense or preaching.”–The Bulletin
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