Angela Shanté

When My Cousins Come to Town (eBook, PDF)

Illustrator: Morris, Keisha

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences.

One of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021!

Nominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award

"This endearing picture book from Shanté (The Noisy Classroom, 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shanté's love letter to Black families and the typical relationship Black children have with their cousins is smartly complemented by Morris' bold, vivid illustrations of the cousins' summer antics, often from the main character's perspective. This story about wanting to feel included will be a storytime must!"
Booklist

"An adorable book about being true to yourself and the joys of family, especially cousins."
Kirkus Reviews

"Layered, collage-style art by Morris features rounded panels and centers warm relationships. Shanté aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details."
Publishers Weekly

Fitting in can be hard, but standing out isn't easy either!

Every summer a young girl eagerly waits for her cousins to come visit and celebrate her birthday. All her cousins are unique in their own ways and have earned cool nicknames for themselves... except for the girl. But this year things are going to be different. This year before summer ends, she's determined to earn her own nickname!

Filled with warmth, love, and laughter, When My Cousins Come to Town brings all the energy and love of a big family to prove that you don't need to be anyone else to be specialjust the way you are is exactly right!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: West Margin Press
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781513267234
• Artikelnr.: 64159916

Autorenporträt

"Cousin-culture is a huge part of African American culture. My mother likes to say, 'cousins are your first friends' and this is also true for the protagonist in the book (especially since she is an only child). Nicknames are important, they are badges of honor... but our young narrator is the last cousin without one. As the narrative starts we are introduced to each cousin, where he/she lives, and how they earned their nickname. This is story is a coming-of-age tale that showcases the dynamics of a girl who lives in the inner city, trying to carve an identity for herself within her large family. After attempting to 'try on' her cousins' names, she learns that being herself is the only way to earn a nickname that fits her, and only her."