Description

A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences.

One of the New York Public Librarys Best Books for Kids in 2021!

Nominated, Bank Street College of Educations 2022 Irma S. Black Award

This endearing picture book from Shanté (The Noisy Classroom, 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shantés 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 characters 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. Shanté aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details.
Publishers Weekly

Fitting 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!

Author: Angela Shanté
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: West Margin Press
Published: 05/04/2021
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781513267227
Language: English