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Hold Them Close - by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Hardcover)

Name: Hold Them Close - by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Hardcover)
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SKU: 86022454
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When happy things come to you, hold them close and never let go.From celebrated author of Your Name Is a Song Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, fine artist Patrick Dougher, and photographer Jamel Shabazz, Hold Them Close is a picture book celebration of Black past, present, and future--a joyful love letter to Black children.As affirming as it is touching and warm, Hold Them Close encourages young children to hold close their joy, the words of their ancestors and elders, as well as their power to change the world.
4-8 Years
11.29" x 9.21" Hardcover
48 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, People & Places

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About the Book

"As affirming as it is touching and warm, Hold Them Close encourages young children to hold close their joy, the words of their ancestors and elders, as well as their power to change the world. A perfect book for shared story time, this book will inspire young people to march forth with pride, glow, and happiness."--

Book Synopsis

When happy things come to you, hold them close and never let go.

From celebrated author of Your Name Is a Song Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, fine artist Patrick Dougher, and photographer Jamel Shabazz, Hold Them Close is a picture book celebration of Black past, present, and future--a joyful love letter to Black children.

As affirming as it is touching and warm, Hold Them Close encourages young children to hold close their joy, the words of their ancestors and elders, as well as their power to change the world. A perfect book for shared story time, this book will inspire young people to march forth with pride, glow, and happiness.

"A love poem to Black children that both educates and bolsters." --Kirkus Reviews

A Bank Street College of Education's Children's Book Committee's Best Children's Books of the Year pick!

Review Quotes

"A love poem to Black children that both educates and bolsters." - Kirkus Reviews

"Thompkins-Bigelow (Abdul's Story) pens a stirring free verse love letter to Black children and community, carrying readers through a range of experiences to be held tight or dismissed." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The resulting images simultaneously emphasize a painful past, a tumultuous present, and a hopeful future, making for a tribute both sobering and jubilant." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

[This] book is an uplifting family story as much as it is a beautifully fearless introduction to much of Black history and why learning about it is essential for understanding the modern world. - School Library Journal (starred review)

Hold Them Close is a true work of art. This is a book to be savored and reread in classrooms and homes. - Booklist (starred review)

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.29 Inches (H) x 9.21 Inches (W) x .37 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.11 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 48

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: People & Places

Publisher: HarperCollins

Theme: African American, United States

Format: Hardcover

Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Language: English

Street Date: October 4, 2022

TCIN: 86022454

UPC: 9780063036178

Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-7349

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.37 inches length x 9.21 inches width x 11.29 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.11 pounds

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