They Say Blue Stephen Morton Examining contemporary issues of race

Examining contemporary issues of race

Bell is an acute and compassionate observer of her fellow humans

Morgan O'Regan

but only one thing to say about Kate Beaton: now that she has entered the world of picture books

and comics artist living in Toronto

They Say Blue Stephen Morton Examining contemporary issues of raceBy Jillian Tamaki. Published by Abrams. Board Book, 38 pages, Color, 2018. In captivating paintings full of movement and transformation, Tamaki follows a young girl through a year or a day as she examines the colors in the world around her. Egg yolks are sunny orange as expected, yet water cupped in her hands isnt blue like they say. But maybe a blue whale is blue. She doesnt know, she hasnt seen one. Playful and philosophical, They Say Blue is a book