{"product_id":"my-block-looks-like-isbn-9780593526309","title":"My Block Looks Like","description":"\u003cb\u003eA love letter to the hustle, the bustle, the joy, and the grit of city life by debut author and Bronx native, Janelle Harper, and two-time Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner, Frank Morrison.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"My block looks like\u003cbr\u003ea collision of cultures\u003cbr\u003ea melting pot of cool\u003cbr\u003ea burst of life\u003cbr\u003emy favorite groove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e. . .No matter what happens\u003cbr\u003eI’ve seen it for myself\u003cbr\u003emy block looks like\u003cbr\u003ethe coolest place\u003cbr\u003eI’ve ever been.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lyrical and proud picture book that recognizes the beauty of the bodegas, subways, and playgrounds that characterize everyday life in the Bronx and pays homage to the ways that its residents have shaped pop culture through music, visual art, and dance. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eI Am Every Good Thing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Block Looks Like\u003c\/i\u003e offers kids a reaffirming message to celebrate and uplift their communities in an energetic text that begs to be read aloud.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMy Block Looks\u003c\/i\u003e Like by Janelle Harper and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner, Frank Morrison:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e\"[V]ibrant . . . Morrison’s illustrations provide rich sensory detail and energy to support the narrator’s observations . . . At the same time, words and images work collectively to challenge readers to slow down and pay attention to the wonders of city life that are easy to misunderstand or dismiss . . . Harper’s block (she hails from the Bronx) is alive, aptly called \"my soul,\" and supported by Morrison’s images and warm colors, a refreshing invitation to visit or imagine this vivid, memorable place.\" --\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e\"The artist’s careful attention to detail and the shifting visual perspectives in action scenes bring Harper’s musical text to life. The narrator argues convincingly for the Bronx as 'the coolest place I’ve ever been,' where 'dreams rise higher than the smog' and neighbors 'sparkle under streetlamps.' A culturally rich and beautifully illustrated child’s-eye view of home.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e\"Kinetic, portrait-filled art from Morrison (\u003ci\u003eBreaking to the Beat!\u003c\/i\u003e) reveals theneighborhood’s sights (double Dutch, the Icee man, pickup games), vibrantly conveying the essence ofthe protagonist’s home: “my city\/ my hood\/ my block. My home\/ my village\/ my family\/ my friends\/ my soul.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Dynamic details and an expansive sense of possibility . . . A caring depiction of urban life that will resonate with listeners who love the bustling energy and beauty of the place they call home.\" --\u003ci\u003eBCCB Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Morrison paints vibrant spreads . . . The poetic text reads like a song and makes for a perfect read-aloud story . . . A positive and uplifting book that can be appreciated by all readers.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eJanelle Harper is a Bronx native whoproudly carries her New York accent anywhereshe goes. She finds inspiration in city living and the diverse experiences of the African Diaspora.When she is not enjoying the hidden gems of the Bronx, she is traveling and exploring new cultures. She is a proud veteran public school teacher who comes from a long line ofeducators. She is passionate about creating stories that reflect the children in her Bronx classroom and neighborhood. When she’s not thinking about her next book, Janelle can often be found in her dance studio, blasting music, yelling “five-six-seven-eight,” and preparing elaborate student productions. Visit her online at JanelleHarperAuthor.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank started his journey as a graffiti artist in New Jersey, tagging walls with spray paint. It wasn’t until he visited the Louvre Museum in Paris with his dancing group that he realized painting was his true creative path. His work has been featured at Art Basel, SCOPE Art Show, and Red Dot Miami art fair, and shown at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City and the Mason Fine Art gallery  in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the illustrator of over twenty children’s books, including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winners \u003ci\u003eStanding in the Need of Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eR-E-S-P-E-C-T\u003c\/i\u003e, the Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe Award winner \u003ci\u003eJazzy Miz Mozetta\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor books \u003ci\u003eLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLet the Children March\u003c\/i\u003e. Frank was a Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Silver Medal Honoree two years in a row, for \u003ci\u003eThe Roots of Rap\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eR-E-S-P-E-C-T\u003c\/i\u003e. His debut author-illustrated picture book is \u003ci\u003eKick Push\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit himonline at MorrisonGraphics.com.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300713287909,"sku":"NP9780593526309","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593526309.jpg?v=1767733223","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/my-block-looks-like-isbn-9780593526309","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}