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DeShawn Days

DeShawn Days (hc)

by Christie / Medina

By Tony Medina

Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

9781584300229


I'm DeShawn Williams
I'm ten years old
come see who I live with --
who I love!

From this inviting opening, we are swept into ten-year-old DeShawn's world where we meet his family, his friends, and learn about his hopes and dreams. DeShawn lives in the projects, where "You don't just hear music / you hear sirens too /cop cars and ambulances /screaming all the time /real loud at you." This is also a place where neighbors gather for barbecues, and where DeShawn and his cousin build a snowman in the winter. We experience the death of DeShawn's grandmother, deeply feeling his sadness and loss. And we share the hope as he and his mother turn to each other for comfort. Readers from all backgrounds will be charmed by this upbeat, compassionate, and creative young boy.

In his first children's book, author Tony Medina draws from his experiences growing up in the projects to create this dynamic character. Award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie beautifully captures the emotion, humor, and strength of the story through his powerful illustrations. An afterword from the author expands on his connection to the story and explains how he was inspired to become a writer.

Awards
"Editor's Choice"
San Francisco Chronicle

Children's Books of the Year
Bank Street College Children's Book Committee

ALA Notable Children's Book
American Library Association (ALA)

Bookmania Pick
Chicago Public Library

Jane Addams Children's Book Award Honor
Jane Addams Peace Association

More awards...
Interest Level
Grades 2 - 6
Reading Level
Grades 1 - 2
Themes
African/African American Interest, Poetry, Self Esteem/Identity, Poverty
Accelerated Reader
Level: 4.2
Points: .5
About the Creators

Tony Medina is the author of Love to Langston, Christmas Makes Me Think, DeShawn Days, and I and I, published by Lee & Low Books. In addition, he has written a book for young adults, FYI: Follow-up Letters to Santa from Kids who Never Got a Response, five volumes of poetry for adults, been included in more than eighty publications, and edited several anthologies featuring the work of emerging poets. Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Howard University, Medina lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

R. Gregory Christie received his fine arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has illustrated several books for LEE & LOW (see titles to the right). A three time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award, Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can see more of his work at gas-art.com

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