I’m so grateful that I noticed this book featured on a shelf in my school library. How could I have missed this book, published in 2000! It’s about being oneself, the feeling lonely because of bullying, the celebration of looking at someone deemed “different” and seeing her or him through new eyes, and finally the bystander becomes an ally. A boy with wings is ridiculed. Even the teacher complains that his wings made it hard for students to see the blackboard. The ‘storyteller’ says: “They whis

This book captured the concepts of bullying and accepting others in a unique way. I would definitely recommend this to teachers as a way to discuss topics such as racism and acceptance in the classroom. In addition, the unusual artwork and poetic storytelling really solidify the book’s important message.

Ikarus Jackson, a new boy on the block, surprises his neighbors one day by flying above the rooftops with his "long, strong, proud wings." People start to whisper, though, and soon those whispers turn to taunts, disdain, and finally even dismissal from school. One quiet girl, someone who knows loneliness herself, doesn't think the winged boy is strange. She runs through the streets, searching the clouds for her exiled schoolmate, only to find a policeman yelling at him to get down from the edge

This is a beautifully drawn story that focuses on Ikarus Jackson, a boy who has wings and cannot seem to fit in wherever he goes. At school the students laugh at him and teachers call attention to him for blocking the backboard. Outside school he has no respite, as policemen call him down from flying, making children laugh even more. Only a quieter student who is teased understands his pain and defends him, creating a beautiful friendship that allows Ikarus to soar figuratively and literally. Ik...

Award winning author, Myers, has written a beautiful story to encourage children to "Let your spirit soar." It's a powerful story about being different, accepting others, and feeling free to be who you are. Ikarus Jackson has "...strong, proud wings wherever he went." The whole school,"whispered about his wings and his hair and his shoes. Like they whisper about how quiet I am." One girl tells Jackson that his wings are beautiful and stands up for him. That is enough to send Jackson flying high!...

I read this book to a group of children for an African American Read-in for at local elementary school. They all seemed to enjoy it. We had a discussion on differences and how people are often critical of our differences. It is our differences that make us unique. I was very impressed with the kids’ comments and their interest in the subject matter.

I really enjoyed this book about Ikarus Jackson, the new boy with wings. Ikarus' difference is misunderstood and unappreciated by his new classmates and teachers except by one young girl who often gets bullied herself. The illustrations are paper cutouts with many different textures and patterns that both abstracts and personalizes the characters.

I really enjoyed this book for it's universal message of taking pride in your uniqueness/differences. Although the art/illustrations contains African American influence the book is for everyone to enjoy and should not be limited to only African American studies!

Yet another example of GREAT construction paper illustrations.

I loved the illustrations in this book. Myers is a unique author

Allyanna 12/18/17 The text wings teaches us that we should be compassionate. one reason is a little kid helped Ikarus jackson from not getting bullied anymore. Another reason is , ikarus he was lonely and the little kid did not know what to do and the little kid wanted to help.one more reason is the little kid complements ikarus Jackson.these are all the the reasons why the text wings teaches us that we should be compassionate.The text teaches us that we should be compassionate . One reason is a...

I think this book would make a great read aloud in the classroom for almost any age group. It could be followed by a discussion and real life connections.

Summary:Ikarus Jackson is the new kid on the block and baffles all of the other kids by flying with his magnificent wings. However, everyone tries to break his spirit by telling Ikarus to hide his wings until a new friend stands up to say his wings are beautiful.Evaluation:This story teaches a strong lesson for students: don't let the world change who you are. Ikarus has something that makes him unique and at the end of the story he learns that he should be proud of this difference. The illustra...

Ikarus Jackson is a young boy with wings. He flies all around town but everyone thinks he is strange. At school everyone makes fun of him because his wings block the board. His teacher even sends him out of the classroom because of them. Poor Ikarus does not know what to do and grows tired of trying, until one girl is courageous enough to tell him she likes his wings. This book celebrates a child's differences and is one all children will relate too. I liked this book, it was not one I would typ...

Very similar to "Bad Case of Stripes" showing kids it's okay to be unique or different...and, a nice sub-story of friendship.

Wings by Christopher MyersIt is well known that good books can trigger readers’ thinking. Wings is such good book. Ikarus Jackson has wings, and is able to fly. These characteristics make him different from the other kids. He faces prejudice and discrimination, but ultimately finds a friend a girl who appreciates him for the unique person he is. This is powerful and thought-provoking story.1) The jacket flaps shows us a question that Are you brave enough to be your true self. This question is g

Ikarus is a boy that has wings. He is consistently being made fun of as well. He hangs his head low until a young girl makes an entrance into his life. The illustrations are captivating and unique. I absolutely loved how this book ended and was put together. I would definitely put this book on my bookshelf.This could be used to teach children that we all have our differences and to stand up for the underdog. This could definitely be used to warn others against bullying and treating others equall...

This is a beautiful story, both in narrative and in illustration.  Ikarus is a social outcast due to his wings, though he tries his best to make friends.  But it isn't until one of Ikarus' classmates truly sees him that they both come to understand each other.  Myers crafts a truly nuanced story and retelling which subtly offers commentary on race in the United States.  His collages are incredible, and every aspect of this book is absolutely amazing.  I'd definitely recommend this to anybody who...

The story is a story about a young black male who is brave enough to be he even though the students make fun of him and the teachers thinks he is a distraction. Even though there are students who make fun of him there is one student who can relate to him, but she is too afraid to speak up. This book is a great addiction because so often students keep quiet about things because they are afraid of what other students are going to say about them.