The Way a Door Closes
No. of pages 52
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 52 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Perfection Learning .
Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books for children, including We March , Underground, Mixed Me! , and Chocolate Me! He lives with his family in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also runs an art and community events studio. Hope Anita Smith is the author of The Way a Door Closes and its sequel, Keeping the Night Watch. A professional story-teller, Hope teaches poetry-writing workshops to all grade levels. A native of Akron, Ohio, Ms. Smith now lives in Los Angeles, California.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Children's Book Committee Award
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Children's Book Committee Award.
Coretta Scott King Award
This book was recognised in the New Talent category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.