Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
by Irene Latham, Charles Waters, Selina Alko, and Sean Qualls
Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have... read more
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- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2018
Word Count 3,068
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 195373, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- How To Undo Racism And White Supremacy
- Anti-Racist Reading List
- #ArmMeWithBooks
Our Original Resources 8
Audio Name Pronunciation with Selina Alko
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sean Qualls
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Irene Latham
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Charles Waters
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 16
Audio Name Pronunciation with Selina Alko
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sean Qualls
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Irene Latham
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Charles Waters
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Author Interviews 17
Interview with Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Interview with Irene Latham
Created by Charles Waters
Interview with Sean Qualls
Created by Matthew C. Winner
Interview with Selina Alko
Created by Matthew C. Winner
Interview with Charles Waters
Created by Matthew C. Winner
Interview with Irene Latham
Created by Matthew C. Winner
Q&A with Irene Latham
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Q&A with Charles Waters
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Interview with Charles Waters
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Interview with Irene Latham
Created by Lerner
Interview with Irene Latham
Created by The Yarn Podcast
Interview with Charles Waters
Created by The Yarn Podcast
Interview with Sean Qualls
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Irene Latham
Created by Poetry Teatime
Interview with Irene Latham
Created by Beanstack
Interview with Charles Waters
Created by Beanstack
Interview with Charles Waters
Created by Kidlit These Days
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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How to Perform a Poem from Lerner Books Blog
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Teacher's Guide from Lerner
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Lesson Plan from University of Central Florida
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Support Materials from Reading is Fundamental
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Book Readings 18
Complete Video Reading of "Dear Mrs. Vandenberg" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Author Visit" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Sleepover" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "The N-Bomb" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Punishment" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Officer Brassard" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Forgiveness" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Dinner Conversation" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Ghost" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Fresh Start" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Strands" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Shopping with Dad" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Writing Partner" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "The Athlete" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Beach Day" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Sunday Service" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Complete Video Reading of "Blooming Flower" narrated by Author Charles Waters
Created by Charles Waters
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters
Created by Lerner Digital
Awards & Distinctions 3
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2019
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2023
Honor, 2019
Notable Poetry and Verse Novels, 2011-2023
Selection, 2019
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