Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

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.

Binding Type: Library Binding
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
Published: 01/01/2018
ISBN: 9781512404425
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.20w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2017 pg. 90
Booklist 11/01/2017 pg. 38
Publishers Weekly 11/13/2017
School Library Journal 01/01/2018
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2018 pg. 93
Shelf Awareness 01/05/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195373 / Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5