Book · 2016 · Jefferson, thomas, 1743-1826, juvenile literature
My Name Is James Madison Hemings
Why people recommend it
My Name Is James Madison Hemings by Jonah Winter and Terry Widener is a picture book biography that tells the story of the son of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Maria Russo discussed the book on The Book Review podcast in the episode titled War Stories, which aired on July 18, 2024. During the conversation about recent reading material, Maria Russo recommended Jonah Winter's picture book, sharing her strong personal reaction to the narrative. She described the book as another title that she really liked, while explicitly characterizing the reading experience as absolutely devastating. Russo's comments underscored the emotional weight and historical significance of the story, which depicts the life and experiences of James Madison Hemings. Her recommendation brought attention to how the picture book format can effectively address complex and painful historical truths for readers.
Who recommended it
- Maria Russo Recommended
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“there's another one that I really like that was absolutely devastating called my name is James Madison hemings”