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Deshawn Days
By Tony Medina and R. Gregory Christie (illustrator)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Lee & Low Books
Publication date April 1, 2001
Pages 32
Binding School and Library
Book category Easy Fiction
ISBN-13 9781584300229
ISBN-10 1584300221
Dimensions 0.50 by 8.75 by 11 in.
Weight 0.90 lbs.
Original list price $16.95
Other format details juvenile
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Summary
Based on the author's own experiences as a child growing up in the projects, a delightful picture book follows DeShawn Williams, who wants to be a rap star and who is terrified that the graffiti in his neighborhood will come alive, as he does his homework with his grandmother and has many adventures with his cousin Tiffany. 10,000 first printing.
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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.



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With Tony Medina | from Lee & Low Books (April 1, 2001)
9781584300229 | details & prices | 32 pages | 8.75 × 11.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.90 lbs | List price $16.95
About: Based on the author's own experiences as a child growing up in the projects, a delightful picture book follows DeShawn Williams, who wants to be a rap star and who is terrified that the graffiti in his neighborhood will come alive, as he does his homework with his grandmother and has many adventures with his cousin Tiffany.

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