Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race Mistakes and Friendship
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English
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anti-Black racism, body autonomy, christianity, police brutality, hairstyles
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Grade 4 +
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. This collaboration invites readers of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.
