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.

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Reviews

[A] spec-focused jubilee. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books [Readers] will likely revel in this light, upbeat love letter to getting ""the right eye candy."" - Booklist This spectacular book about the importance and beauty of eyeglasses is a perfect pick for any child who wears them. - School Library Journal Not every kid needs glasses, but when they read this, they'll surely want a pair of their own! - Miss Monique, Literacy Advocate and Childcare Expert From soup to nuts, this piece oozes style. [A] far-out read for the far- (or near-) sighted. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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.

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