Kicks

by Van G Garrett (Author) Reggie Brown (Illustrator)

Kicks
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

"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

A fun, lyrical picture book, Kicks is an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and 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.

Select format:
Hardcover
$17.99

Review quotes

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
Van G Garrett
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
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780358118107
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Versify
Publication date
April 19, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV005000 - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
JUV070000 - Juvenile Fiction | Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)
Library of Congress categories
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