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Based on historical events, still relevant today

The Yellow Hats by Kelly Matathia-Covo

July 1, 2026 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The picture book The Yellow Hats by Kelly Matathia-Covo (due mid August 2026; read via an online reader copy) is about the Holocaust. It does not come out and say that but due to the Yellow Hats (yellow stars) and the scene behind barbed wire, plus a few other pieces, we know this is the case. Based on the author’s family experiences, this is not an original theme, but an original presentation. It is an emotional story and an emotional way of telling things. It […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, History, Poetry, Religion Tagged With: Holocaust, Kelly Matathia-Covo, prejudice, Racism & Colorism, Social Themes, Values & Virtues

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:171 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, History, Poetry, Religion · Tags: Holocaust, Kelly Matathia-Covo, prejudice, Racism & Colorism, Social Themes, Values & Virtues ·
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