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Angela Shanté is a writer and author of the children’s book The Noisy Classroom, 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. Keisha Morris 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.
This endearing picture book from Shante (The Noisy Classroom, 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shante'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! -- 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. Shante aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details.-- Publisher's Weekly
