{"product_id":"when-my-cousins-come-to-town-9781513267227","title":"When My Cousins Come to Town","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This endearing picture book from Shanté \u003ci\u003e(The Noisy Classroom, \u003c\/i\u003e 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shanté'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!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An adorable book about being true to yourself and the joys of family, especially cousins.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Layered, collage-style art by Morris features rounded panels and centers warm relationships. Shanté aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitting in can be hard, but standing out isn't easy either!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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, she's determined to earn her own nickname!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with warmth, love, and laughter, \u003ci\u003eWhen My Cousins Come to Town\u003c\/i\u003e brings all the energy and love of a big family to prove that you don't need to be anyone else to be special--just the way you are is exactly right!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorris, Keisha:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eKeisha Morris\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and writer, with a BFA in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her work has been published in children's books as well as on T-shirts. She lives in Reno, Nevada.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShanté, Angela:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAngela Shanté\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and author of the children's book \u003ci\u003eThe Noisy Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a poet, editor, and educator, with a Masters in Elementary Education and an MFA in Creative Writing. She has taught elementary school for ten years. Angela grew up in New York City and now lives in Los Angeles, California.","brand":"West Margin Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724737057042,"sku":"9781513267227","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2f8e37d4-0d2b-4d6f-95f8-f838e9b23db0.jpg?v=1744217678","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/when-my-cousins-come-to-town-9781513267227","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}