Can I touch your hair? : poems of race, mistakes, and friendship / Irene Latham & Charles Waters ; illustrated by Sean Qualls & Selina Alko.
| Author/creator | Latham, Irene author. |
| Other author | Waters, Charles, 1973- author. |
| Other author | Qualls, Sean illustrator. |
| Other author | Alko, Selina illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 39 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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 -- Dear Mrs. Vandenberg. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Spec. audience char. | Ages 8 and up. |
| Genre/form | Didactic poetry. |
| Genre/form | Poetry. |
| LCCN | 2017006279 |
| ISBN | 9781512404425 library binding ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 151240442X library binding ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | (eb pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811.6 L346C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811.6 L346C | ✔ Available | Place Hold |