Family Reunion
Ashleigh Corrin
(Illustrator)
Description
A young boy dreads attending his family reunion, convinced it will be boring - until he sees his beloved PopPop. As the day goes on, he's swept up in the fun, dancing and sharing food with relatives, and discovering the joy of family togetherness.
- Celebrates intergenerational bonds and the importance of family
- Features a modern, kid's-eye view of a Black American family reunion
- Perfect for young readers exploring family relationships and connection
Product Details
| Publisher | Barefoot Books |
| Publish Date | June 01, 2021 |
| Pages | 24 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781646862184 |
| Dimensions | 10.8 X 8.6 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Chad and Dad Richardson are a son-and-father writing team. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Chad is a financial analyst who lives in Columbus, Ohio. Dad, otherwise known as Charles, is an Associate Professor of Management and Marketing at Sinclair Community College and lives in Liberty Township, Ohio. Family Reunion is their debut picture book.
Ashleigh Corrin is the 2020 Ezra Jack Keats award-winning illustrator of Layla's Happiness, a Kirkus and SLJ star reviewed children's book. Her first published work was with Enchanted Lion Books in A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader. Ashleigh lives in Virginia with her family.
Reviews
"Consider this one a great family connection book. Sweet but not cloying" - Betsy Bird, Librarian, @FuseEight
"The joyful scenes, created digitally with a chalklike effect, are lively and welcoming and show the boy's large family, comprised of a wonderful range of ages, body types, and shades of brown. An excellent choice for units on the family" - Booklist
"With an emphasis on the sanctity of family reunions in Black American families, Family Reunion is a sweet story about opening yourself up to new experiences--and finding unexpected delights" - Foreword Reviews
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