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Can I touch your hair? : poems of race, mistakes, and friendship / Irene Latham & Charles Waters ; illustrated by Sean Qualls & Selina Alko.

Latham, Irene, (author,, narrator.). Waters, Charles, 1973- (author,, narrator.). Qualls, Sean, (illustrator.). Alko, Selina, (illustrator.). Findaway World, LLC. (Added Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781094258546
ISBN: 1094258547
Physical Description: 1 audio-enabled book (39 pages) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Publisher: Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Release date supplied by publisher. Print book published: Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2018]. Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book. Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging. Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by the authors.
Target Audience Note:	Grades 3-6.