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BookView Review Gold Level Recommendation
“Author and award-winning photographer Schultz offers an intriguing guide to the world of homecoming mums, bringing together history and fantastical stories to paint a vivid picture of the tradition in her marvelous book…”

Literary Titan Silver Award
“One of the highlights of this unique book is the black-and-white photography showcasing modern high school culture; it has a profound effect on the book as a whole…”

Independent Book Review by Jadidsa Perez
“Through polished and skillful writing, the author immerses in the mum world for a moment, like attending a homecoming game. There’s a sense of excitement here as the reader anticipates each new story that will come…Schultz raises so many fascinating points regarding not just mums, but the larger societal zeitgeist. The link between post-war patriotism and the cultural shift toward sporting events is particularly enlightening…There is no bell, ribbon, or whistle that Schultz does not uncover about the mum and the immense effort is apparent.”

Kirkus Reviews and Kirkus magazine
“An entertaining, brilliantly shot look at a Texas high school tradition. Both seasoned Texas home-comers and readers completely unfamiliar with the tradition will be equally charmed by this beguiling quirk of Americana.”

Midwest Book Review and Donovan's Literary Services by D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer
“MUMENTOUS will attract, delight, and surprise those who think it will be yet another coverage of motherhood alone… Libraries and readers interested in women's history, literature, and especially regional probes of women's traditions and experiences will relish MUMENTOUS for its lively celebrations of the Texan woman and the energy she brings to the playing field of women's literature and life...”

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