A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences.One of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021!Nominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award"This endearing picture book from Shant (The Noisy Classroom, 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shant's love letter to Black families and the typical relationship Black children have with their cousins is smartly complemented by Morris' bold, vivid illustrations of the cousins' summer antics, often from the main character's perspective. This story about wanting to feel included will be a storytime must!"Booklist"An adorable book about being true to yourself and the joys of family, especially cousins."Kirkus Reviews"Layered, collage-style art by Morris features rounded panels and centers warm relationships. Shant aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details."Publishers WeeklyFitting in can be hard, but standing out isnt easy either!Every summer a young girl eagerly waits for her cousins to come visit and celebrate her birthday. All her cousins are unique in their own ways and have earned cool nicknames for themselves except for the girl. But this year things are going to be different. This year before summer ends, shes determined to earn her own nickname!Filled with warmth, love, and laughter, When My Cousins Come to Town brings all the energy and love of a big family to prove that you dont need to be anyone else to be specialjust the way you are is exactly right!

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Graphic Arts Books .

Deborah LeFalle, PhD is a retired educator who enjoys writing, supporting the arts, digging into her family roots, and spending time outdoors communing with nature. She writes poetry and children's stories, with inspiration often stemming from personal experiences. Her work has appeared in various journals, magazines, and anthologies; and her first chapbook of poetry, Worthy, was published in 2017. Dr. LeFalle lives a simple, gratitude-filled life in Northern California. Keisha Morris grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia and currently resides in Reno, Nevada. She spends her days creating stories and developing characters that inspire, bring joy, and promote wonder. When she's not creating art, you can find her spending time with her wife and two crazy cats!