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Stories Like Me

Specs

Specs

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Synopsis
In this follow-up to Kicks, dynamic duo Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling artist Reggie Brown reunite to celebrate kids who wear glasses, or specs, and all the amazing, stylish things they can do and be while being true to themselves—in spectacular fashion!

You shouldn’t pick SPECS carelessly. No rough-and-ready, unsteady, speedily selected pair of glasses will do.

This is a love letter to glasses. But not just any glasses. Only the shiniest, flyest, you-est specs you can find—the ones that let you see things in a whole new way!

In this playful and joyful ode to specs of all kinds, young readers follow one girl on her journey of acceptance and join the fun of picking the perfect pair of glasses. 

Author

Van G. Garrett is the author of Kicks, his debut picture book, and Juneteenth. An acclaimed poet, he won the Poetry Question National Chapbook Contest for Scrap and the Best Book of African American Poetry from the Texas Association of Authors for 49: Wings and Prayers. He is a musician and visual artist.

Illustrator

Reggie Brown loves drawing vivid scenes of Black children and families that include expressive, unforgettable characters that make children and adults want to read and reread those stories. Reggie also has a passion for stories with genres like fantasy, superheroes, and science fiction. When Reggie isn't drawing, he loves exploring San Diego, California, watching anime, and hanging out with his wife, Demi, and min pin, Bruce. 


Praise
[A] spec-focused jubilee. -Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
[Readers] will likely revel in this light, upbeat love letter to getting “the right eye candy.” -Booklist
This spectacular book about the importance and beauty of eyeglasses is a perfect pick for any child who wears them.  -School Library Journal
Product Details

ISBN: 9780358141822
32 pages
9 in H | 11 in W | 1 lb Wt

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