Title
Tasha's Voice
Price
$18.99
Available In Store
"A lovely book celebrating nature and Black voices enjoying nature." --BookRiot, "Riot Recommendations" Tasha is a girl who has trouble using her voice to speak in school or to even make a friend. Then her class visits a park, the best park ever. With the help of an encouraging park ranger, an understanding teacher, two new companions, and a tiny turtle, Tasha finds connection with others and her own voice.This story takes place on the same class trip featured in Carmen Bogan's and Floyd Cooper's groundbreaking Where's Rodney?, once again showing the power of nature to transform a child.Beloved illustrator Floyd Cooper began the artwork for this book; his illustration mentee Daria Peoples finished them. In the back of the book, readers will learn how the book was completed following Cooper's passing in 2021 and will find two of his original sketches.
SKU
9781951179045
Tasha's Voice
$18.99
Available In Store
Description
"A lovely book celebrating nature and Black voices enjoying nature." --BookRiot, "Riot Recommendations" Tasha is a girl who has trouble using her voice to speak in school or to even make a friend. Then her class visits a park, the best park ever. With the help of an encouraging park ranger, an understanding teacher, two new companions, and a tiny turtle, Tasha finds connection with others and her own voice.This story takes place on the same class trip featured in Carmen Bogan's and Floyd Cooper's groundbreaking Where's Rodney?, once again showing the power of nature to transform a child.Beloved illustrator Floyd Cooper began the artwork for this book; his illustration mentee Daria Peoples finished them. In the back of the book, readers will learn how the book was completed following Cooper's passing in 2021 and will find two of his original sketches.
Description
"A lovely book celebrating nature and Black voices enjoying nature." --BookRiot, "Riot Recommendations" Tasha is a girl who has trouble using her voice to speak in school or to even make a friend. Then her class visits a park, the best park ever. With the help of an encouraging park ranger, an understanding teacher, two new companions, and a tiny turtle, Tasha finds connection with others and her own voice.This story takes place on the same class trip featured in Carmen Bogan's and Floyd Cooper's groundbreaking Where's Rodney?, once again showing the power of nature to transform a child.Beloved illustrator Floyd Cooper began the artwork for this book; his illustration mentee Daria Peoples finished them. In the back of the book, readers will learn how the book was completed following Cooper's passing in 2021 and will find two of his original sketches.
ISBN
9781951179045
Publisher
Publication Date
April 9, 2024
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Illustrator
Daria Peoples
Language
English
Ages
4-8
Pages
38
Keywords
Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature | General; Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship; Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Camping & Outdoor Activities; Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
