"Funny, determined, and insightful, With the Might of Angels introduces a new generation of kids to an important period in American history. This wonderful fictional character and her real-life heroes will inspire generations to come." -- Sharon Robinson, critically acclaimed author of The Hero Two Doors Down
"Dawnie is a wonderfully drawn character whose lively and poignant diary entries -- including letters to her hero, Jackie Robinson -- detail her dreams, fears, frustrations, and achievements, personalizing segregation's and integration's diverse impacts." -- Booklist
"Outstanding . . . Pinkney paints a vivid picture." -- Kirkus Reviews
Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney have made an outstanding contribution to the field of children's literature both as individuals and as a team. Between them, they have published more than 70 children's books that have received the highest awards and accolades, including Caldecott Honors, Coretta Scott King Honors, NAACP Image Award nominations, and the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award, to name a few. To learn more, please visit andreadavispinkney.com and brianpinkney.net.
