Two Mrs. Gibsons
Author Toyomi Igus Illustrator Daryl Wells
Publisher Childrens Book Press 1996
This title fits these anti-bias criteria
This book fits these categories
Shows positive role models
Y
Classification Picture Book
Acceptable grade levels Preschool and Primary grades
Concepts/ Topics covered in book:
In this simply stated book a young girl describes two women, both named Mrs. Gibson. One woman is African American, the other is Japanese American. The girl tells about what is it like to visit each one and in doing so shows how they are culturally different. At the end is the surprise. The one Mrs. Gibson is her mother and the other, her grandmother. A family portrait ends the book.
Guiding Questions/Activities
Before reading
Do you have or do you know someone who has relatives who are from different races or cultures?
After reading
How are the two Mrs. Gibson’s alike?
How are they different?
About the Author
This is an autobiographical book based on the life of the author who is Japanese African American.