Overview
Fun, lyrical, and electric, Specs is the follow-up picture book to the beloved Kicks, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown. This is a love letter to glasses. But not just any glasses. Only the shiniest, flyest, you-est specs you can find--the ones that let you see things in a whole new way! In this playful and joyful ode to specs of all kinds, young readers follow one girl on her journey of acceptance and join the fun of picking the perfect pair of glasses.
Full Product Details
Author: Van G Garrett ,
Reggie Brown
Publisher: Versify
Imprint: Versify
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780358141822
ISBN 10: 0358141826
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
""[A] spec-focused jubilee."" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Praise for KICKS: ""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 Praise for KICKS: ""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 Praise for KICKS: ""An upbeat, affirming story that works especially well for #RepresentationMatters and Black Boy Joy collections. Complementary books include Floyd Cooper's Jump! From the Life of Michael Jordan (2004) and Derrick Barnes' Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (2017)."" -- Booklist Praise for KICKS: ""An excellent read-aloud... This fun, lyrical free verse poem pays homage to the joy a pair of new shoes can bring, and its colorful illustrations work well to enhance the joy of the experience. A recommended purchase... especially where poetry is popular."" -- School Library Journal Praise for JUNETEENTH: ""An unfolding of the senses--sights, sounds, and scents of a parade--with the added enlightenment of the important history and significance of the celebration... A perfect read-aloud and an excellent platform for discussing African American history."" -- School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for JUNETEENTH: ""Vibrant, highly textured watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations depict the sense of community the author conveys through the simple, poetic text. An ideal read-aloud... A stirring introduction to an important holiday."" -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for JUNETEETH: ""Garrett's observational storytelling combines detailed ink and watercolor scenes from muralists Adams and Adenugba to create a stirring portrait... Cements the day not merely as one of jubilation, but as a celebration of community too."" -- Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Van G. Garrett is the author of Kicks, his debut picture book, and Juneteenth. An acclaimed poet, he won the Poetry Question National Chapbook Contest for Scrap and the Best Book of African American Poetry from the Texas Association of Authors for 49: Wings and Prayers. He is a musician and visual artist. Reggie Brown loves drawing vivid scenes of Black children and families that include expressive, unforgettable characters that make children and adults want to read and reread those stories. Reggie also has a passion for stories with genres like fantasy, superheroes, and science fiction. When Reggie isn't drawing, he loves exploring San Diego, California, watching anime, and hanging out with his wife, Demi, and min pin, Bruce.
