Be a Bridge
Age 4+
Picture Books
Foster inclusivity, respect, and connection with this dynamic picture book from the coauthors of Can I Touch Your Hair?
In this upbeat picture book, acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters bring key themes from their earlier collaborations (Can I Touch Your Hair? and Dictionary for a Better World) to a young audience. Rhyming verse describes different ways in which readers can "be a bridge," from welcoming a new student and listening respectfully when someone else is talking to standing up to a bully and comforting a classmate who is upset.
Nabila Adani's cheerful illustrations depict a diverse group of students, including young versions of Charles and Irene. Scan a Page Plus QR code at the end of the book to download a Bridge Builder Pledge. An ideal book to share with students in the fall to set the tone for the whole school year!
Creators
Irene Latham is the author of more than a dozen works of poetry, fiction, and picture books, including Can I Touch Your Hair? (co-written with Charles Waters). She lives in Alabama with her family.
Charles Waters is a children's poet, actor, and author. Charles conducts poetry performance workshops for elementary and middle school audiences across the nation. He lives in Georgia.
Nabila Adani was born and grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. She has loved drawing and telling stories as long as she can remember. She got the idea to illustrate children’s books while looking for Indonesian picture books for her son. She lives in Jakarta.
