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Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America.
The poem project : writing partner -- Shoes : shopping with Dad -- Hair : strands -- Church : Sunday service -- Beach day : Beach -- The athlete : horseback riding -- Playground : fresh start -- Ghost : Geography -- Dinner conversation : best and worst -- Forgiveness : Apology -- Officer Brassard : News -- Punishment : punishment -- Sleepover: why Aunt Sarah doesn't go downtown after dark -- The n-bomb : piano lessons -- Bedtime reading : author visit -- Quiet time : blooming flower -- Deat Mrs. Vandenberg.
Irene Latham & Charles Waters ; illustrated by Sean Qualls & Selina Alko.
American Library Association Notable Children's Bk