{"product_id":"a-song-for-two-homes-9780593429365","title":"A Song for Two Homes","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRaising Fences\u003c\/i\u003e and the award-winning illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMama Africa!\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a moving and lyrical picture book about a girl navigating her parents' divorce, featuring a Black family, two homes, and whole lot of love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuset's parents tell her the divorce wasn't her fault, but she got split in two too. Now she has two homes, two rooms, two Christmases, and two birthday parties. It's tough to deal with her parents' divorce, but at least she has the songs of Sweet Honey and the Rock and Bob Marley to help her through. Plus, she has her therapist, and her stuffed animal Dolphie the Dolphin, who is an excellent listener. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith two loving parents doing their best, here is a look at Black families, divorce, and how difficult it is for kids to go through. But with time and support, and everyone doing their best to keep it real, there's healing and strength on the other side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Michael Datcher\u003c\/b\u003e received his B.S. from UC Berkeley and his Ph.D. from UC Riverside in English Literature. He made his picture book debut with \u003ci\u003eHarlem at Four\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Frank Morrison, which received two starred reviews. Dr. Datcher is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller \u003ci\u003eRaising Fences\u003c\/i\u003e and the critically-acclaimed Ferguson-area historical novel \u003ci\u003eAmericus.\u003c\/i\u003e His book \u003ci\u003eAnimating Black and Brown Liberation: A Theory of American Literatures\u003c\/i\u003e was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Datcher has made numerous media appearances, including \u003ci\u003eOprah\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToday Show\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDateline\u003c\/i\u003e. Dr. Michael Datcher is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Writing at New York University's School of Liberal Studies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharly Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning fine artist, graphic designer, and illustrator. He was born in Fayette, Alabama, raised in Milwaukee, and currently teaches at Spelman College in Atlanta, where he lives with his wife, Karida Brown. He has illustrated many children's books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Teachers March! How Selma's Teachers Changed History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Rainy Day Rocket Ship\u003c\/i\u003e, M\u003ci\u003eama Africa!: How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope With Her Song, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award, and \u003ci\u003eThe New Brownies Book: A Love Letter to Black Families\u003c\/i\u003e which received an NAACP Award and the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e-\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Award.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635539214610,"sku":"9780593429365","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dc50c433-db44-4d0c-867b-39b529e3f4a5.jpg?v=1759832742","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-song-for-two-homes-9780593429365","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}