Can I Touch Your Hair? Berries the New York Public Library

the New York Public Library

and artists advocating for inclusiveness through poetry

looking for a treat

New York Times bestselling author Kayla Miller and co-author Jeffrey Canino deliver a vibrant and honest story about middle school friendships and personal responsibility

Will Cuppy lived as a hermit on Jones Island

Can I Touch Your Hair? Berries the New York Public LibraryTwo 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