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In conversation with Tiffany Jewel
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A fun, lyrical debut picture book, Kicks is an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.
“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times best-selling author
This is a love letter to sneakers. But not just any sneakers. Only the flyest, floatiest, you-est kicks you can get—the ones that let you soar!
This colorful, rhythmic adventure has something to offer anyone who prizes a great pair of shoes and any reader who loves to play with words.
Van G. Garrett is the winner of the 2020 The Poetry Question Chapbook Contest for his book, Scrap. He is also the winner of the 2017 Best Book of African American Poetry for his book, 49: Wings and Prayers, as announced by the Texas Association of Authors. Garrett is the author of Songs in Blue Negritude (poetry), The Iron Legs in the Trees (fiction), 49: Wings and Prayers (poetry), LENNOX IN TWELVE (poetry), HOG (poetry), ZURI: Love Songs (poetry), Pit Bulls and J-Walks (poetry), Water Bodies (poetry), Can I Kick It? Poetry, co-authored with Ran Walker, and Scrap (poetry). His updates and appearances can be found at www.vanggarrettpoet.com.
Tiffany Jewell is the Black biracial #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Anti-Racist and The Antiracist Kid and an educator who has been working with children and families for two decades.
“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author