Dwayne Reed – författare

This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago is a tribute to the sights and sounds of a city neighborhood and the special bond between brothers as they help each other overcome their fears. Today is June 19th, Juneteenth's what they say and for my family, it's a very special day.But sometimes the hood feels scary when we're walking around. I wish I could stay home where it's safe and sound. Where the dogs aren't BARKING, and the cars aren't HONKING, and the streetlights aren't FLICKERING.But when Big Bro tells me it will all be okay, I know the noises can't hurt me and ruin my day.

This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher follows a young son who helps his father overcome his fear of swimming.Bloop. Dribble. Drip. Drizzle. Splish. Spray. Splash! I'm here with my dad in this cool swimming class! But I can tell something's wrong and that this isn't him, Cuz my dad makes every excuse not to swim. I wish I could convince him THE POOL IS COOL!With rhyming text and vibrant illustrations that capture the essence of summer, this tender story about a father and son will encourage confident and reluctant swimmers alike to overcome their fears one stroke at a time.