Hold them close a love letter to Black children / written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow ; illustrated by Patrick Dougher ; with photography by Jamel Shabazz.
| Author/creator | Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah author. |
| Other author | Dougher, Patrick, illustrator. |
| Other author | Shabazz, Jamel, 1960- photographer. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Love letter to black children |
| Abstract | "Hold happiness, trials, and triumph close. Written by Your Name Is a Song author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow with stunning collages by debut illustrator Patrick Dougher, Hold Them Close is a moving celebration of Black children. Children will see that if they look to their glorious past, embrace their present feelings, and reach for a bright future, there is much to hold close, and they can light up the world" -- Front jacket flap. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 4-8 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 1-4 |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2022931759 |
| ISBN | 9780063036178 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0063036177 (hardcover) |
| Stock number | Harpercollins Childrens Books, Attn Elaine Nealon 53 Glenmaura National Blvd Ste 300, Moosaic, PA, USA, 18507-2132 SAN 200-2086 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Easy Picture Books | E T3708H | ✔ Available | Place Hold |