Accordionly

Michael Genhart, PhD, is the descendant of Mexican Americans and Swiss Americans, and is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco. He has also written Rainbow: A First Book of Pride Cake amp amp I Scream!...being bossy isn amp rsquo t sweet Mac amp amp Geeeez!...being real is what it amp rsquo s all about Peanut Butter amp amp Jellyous...sometimes friendships get sticky Ouch! Moments: When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways I See You and So Many Smarts! He lives with his family in Marin County. Visit MichaelGenhart.com or visit him on Facebook picturebookauthor.Priscilla Burris is Mexican American and is a member of the board of advisors for the Society of Children amp rsquo s Book Writers and Illustrators and its national illustrator coordinator and advisor. She lives with her family in Southern California. Visit priscillaburris.com and visit her on Instagram and Twitter PriscillaDesign.

“Genhart draws on his own family's history for inspiration in his newest diversity-celebrating picture book…. This is a reassuring story, emphasizing that though we may be different we can find common ground, an especially important message for multiracial/multiethnic children who can often feel pulled between competing identities… Burris' dot-eyed and brightly colored illustrations are darling, highlighting each culture well…. As mixed-race families continue to grow, this title is sure to find a ready audience.”- Kirkus Reviews;“Members of multiracial families may have more in common than expected… Even more, the boy’s problem-solving abilities offer an opportunity to talk to children about situations that trouble them, and possible solutions. A thoughtful picture book for storytime and one-on-one reads.”- School Library Journal;“Genhart pulls from his own childhood growing up in bicultural family in this cheery picture book, which tells of a young boy and how the accordion brought his family together…. Music is the universal language…. Great for reading aloud and featuring bright, energetic illustrations, this endearing story supports diversity and multicultural inclusion.”- Booklist“Genhart’s story is pure joy…. his is a very clever idea for a book, as we all have bits of different cultures in our history.  And there are many of us who have chosen to create bicultural and multiracial families through adoption.  This book will have a far-reaching appeal to many families. It is such an uplifting and feel-good story.”