Can I touch your hair? Poems of race, mistakes, and friendship

Irene Latham

Sound recording - 2019

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.

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Subjects
Genres
Didactic poetry
Children's audiobooks
Published
Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Irene Latham (author)
Other Authors
Charles Waters, 1973- (author), Sean Qualls (illustrator), Selina Alko
Edition
[Wonderbook edition]
Item Description
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.
Physical Description
1 audio-enabled book (39 pages) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Audience
Grades 3-6.
ISBN
9781094258546
  • 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.