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""A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all."" --Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author A fun, lyrical debut picture book, Kicks is an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown. This is a love letter to sneakers. But not just any sneakers. Only the flyest, floatiest, you-est kicks you can get--the ones that let you soar! This colorful, rhythmic adventure has something to offer anyone who prizes a great pair of shoes and any reader who loves to play with words.

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A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all. --Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times best-selling author Garrett and Brown have crafted a fresh and delightful anthem not just to shoes but also the magical way they make us feel. --Oge Mora, Caldecott Honor winning author of Thank You, Omu! and Saturday Fresh and fly with art that shines, Kicks is an ode to the perfect shoe for you. --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times best-selling author

A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all. --Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times best-selling author Garrett and Brown have crafted a fresh and delightful anthem not just to shoes but also the magical way they make us feel. --Oge Mora, Caldecott Honor winning author of Thank You, Omu! and Saturday Fresh and fly with art that shines, Kicks is an ode to the perfect shoe for you. --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times best-selling author

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Van G. Garrett is the winner of the Poetry Question National Chapbook Contest for Scrap and of the Best Book of African American Poetry from the Texas Association of Authors for 49: Wings and Prayers. He writes poetry, picture books, and fiction, and he is a musician and visual artist. vanggarrettpoet.com, Twitter: @vanggarrett1, Instagram: @vanggarrett Reggie Brown is an artist with a background in graphic design. His multicultural upbringing as an African American and Filipino man drives his passion for illustrating children's stories and bringing underrepresented voices alive through art. He is a member of SCBWI and lives in San Diego with his wife. trendingcreativedesign.com, Twitter/Instagram: @reggiebrownart

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