Tuesday, September 26, 2017

A Star for CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR? Poems of Race, Mistakes and Friendship

The first trade review for CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR? Poems of Race, Mistakes and Friendship is IN, and it's from Kirkus, and it's a star!

I'm honored and delighted to share this with the whole team: co-author Charles Waters, illustrators Sean Qualls and Selina Alko, and the find folks at Carolrhoda/Lerner.

You can read the full review at Kirkus, and here is the closing sentence:

"A brave and touching portrayal worthy of sharing in classrooms across America." - Kirkus / STARRED

 Readers, it's the "brave" that makes my heart pirouette. Talking about race and racism isn't easy. But if shy, private me can be brave, others can too. Let's do it together, shall we?


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5 comments:

  1. Linda BSeptember 26, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    Congratulations to all! I'm looking forward to it, Irene!

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  2. TabathaSeptember 26, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    Wonderful review, Brave Irene! Congrats!

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  3. Charles WatersSeptember 28, 2017 at 12:32 PM

    Hey Poetic forever friend. Hooray for our book and hooray for friendship, mistakes and understanding. We're on our way!

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  4. Robyn Hood BlackSeptember 29, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    YOU are a star - Congrats to the whole team! Been waiting for this one... XO

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  5. Kim DoeleOctober 12, 2017 at 5:36 AM

    So happy for you and Charles! I can't wait to get my hands and heart on that book! Looking forward to your visit in February and NCTE
    Big hug-

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