"Intricate details will draw novice readers back to the pages, while more experienced readers will find a treasure trove of biographical sources compiled by McDaniel . here's thoughtfulness here in the craft and pacing of her prose, certainly; reverence, too, inthe textured layers of Harrison's mixed-media and visual storytelling. But more than anything, simplecare is evident. Care for a Black librarian who sought out every gap a tale could bridge, who shattered barriers to ensure Black children would see themselves on library shelves, and whose legacy continues to this day exactly as it began--in the thrall of good stories." -- Kirkus , starred review "Brimming with color and texture, Harrison's illustrations incorporate acrylics, pen, and mixed-media collage elements that bestow a pleasing three-dimensional look to the scenes . Appended with a time line, sources, and author's note, this makes a worthy addition to library collections." -- Booklist , starred review "[A] glowing account of legendary storytelling librarian Baker . Harrison's intricate mixed-media collages employ shifting scale to bring to life this vital history of a vital figure.

" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "McDaniel gives an account of Baker's life that is as celebratory as the heroes in her folktales, attesting that Baker internalized the message that 'where there's a will, there's a way'. Harrison's exuberant mixed-media collage illustrations capture the vibrancy of both the storyteller and her stories, creating worlds and words that leap off pages." -- Horn Book , starred review.