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carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
A really sweet, middle grade book of poetry about understanding each other's differences and appreciating similarities. Charles and Irene are black and white, but working together on a class project helps them see that while some things are different for them, others are the same. I thought this was a great book to talk to kids about coming together and supporting one another!
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
5.0
I kind of forgot this was made by adults, the poetry that reflects a child's memory and thoughts and illustrations flow so seamlessly together, I really thought about the relationship of a child's friendship.
A story about a white girl and black boy, strangers to each other and each aware of race difference, slowly but surely write open and honest poetry project together and become friends. The illustration has a slowly building blossoming flower theme through-out their growing friendship. The poetry comes from child life events and the child's own perspectives and thoughts. Each with unique life perspectives to bring and understand friendship.
A story about a white girl and black boy, strangers to each other and each aware of race difference, slowly but surely write open and honest poetry project together and become friends. The illustration has a slowly building blossoming flower theme through-out their growing friendship. The poetry comes from child life events and the child's own perspectives and thoughts. Each with unique life perspectives to bring and understand friendship.
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
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.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the concept of “Can I Touch Your Hair?” but I think it could have used a paragraph to tie some of the ideas together.
riverass's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
random book i found on libby and im glad i borrowed it. this book was good and enjoyable. it goes over two student from different background, one black and one white, and highlights the differences that come with not only their race but being different individuals because at the end of the day, everyone is different. But despite these differences the children have, they can still become friends and empathize with one another. It was super short and cute and i’m glad i read it.
lexiegrace88's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book of poetry very much. I think difficult topics were dealt with gracefully and honestly. I only gave 4 stars rather than 5 because I'm not certain that the language of the poems matches the age of the characters and the age which the collection seems to be marketed to. I love that the message wasn't "we're all the same". Because we aren't, we are all different. But when we get to know one another we can find the things we have in common and build bonds and relationships and understanding.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
A lovely book that gives a nudge to readers about the need to move gently into uncomfortable conversations rather than avoid them completely.
shandawarren's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t often willingly pick up books of poetry, but I’m so glad I chose to listen to this one. This picture book of poetry is set in a 5th grade classroom where a white girl and a black boy are paired together for a poetry project. They form a friendship as they share their lives with one another through their poems. I feel that this is a must have for classrooms everywhere! After finishing the audiobook, I immediately ordered a copy of the print book. I’m looking forward to experiencing it in that format as well.