But that doesn’t mean that complexity can’t still be found. The content within the plot is noticeably brighter and less convoluted as in her chapter books.
Aiming for a younger audience, the book obviously has multiple uses of simplicity. It’s certainly a minor flaw, with it only being noticeable in certain illustrations but it certainly does exist and is probably the weakest aspect of the illustrations.Īs mentioned before, The Day You Begin is a touching story, and even though the illustrations do much to support that, it is really due to Woodson’s stylish writing that it is able to achieve this rare feat. Their faces have a more two-dimensional aspect rather than the two-and a half dimension that the rest of the illustrations contain. That said, with all the inventiveness and originality displayed, it’s hard to sometimes avoid how some designs feel flat, particularly supporting characters. It’s a masterful storytelling play by López and creates an experience that ranks as one of the best in his entire career so far. Minor details are quickly brought to the very front, from minor curls in a character’s hair to the tiny specks of green representing kimchi. Each page features drawings that tell a separate literary story that feels both unique and original. In addition to the sheer quality of the drawings themselves, they are also astoundingly impressive in their ability to propel the story. They are simply stunning to behold in both their design and execution. The images on display boast a diverse range of color and easily rank as one of the best illustrated children’s books for the entire year. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.From the very first page, it becomes immediately clear that The Day You Begin is lavishly beautiful in its illustrations, which are done by artist Rafael López. Jacqueline Woodson’s lyrical text and Rafael López’s dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway.
It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’re from maybe it’s what you eat, or something just as random. There are many reasons to feel different. There will be times when you walk into a room National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
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