by Irene Latham (Author), Charles Waters (Author), Selina Alko (Illustrator)
Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation.
How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to.
Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. Accompanied by artwork from acclaimed illustrators Sean Qualls and Selina Alko (of The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage), this remarkable collaboration invites readers of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.6 x 10.1 x 7.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2018
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 0.5
