Watch Me

A Story of Immigration and Inspiration

Watch Me
Joe Cepeda, Doyin Richards
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Hardback
h229 x 229mm - 40pg
8 Feb 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250266514
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Joe came to America from Africa when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him, Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail. In telling the story of how his father came to America, Richards tells the story of many immigrants, and opens the experience up to readers of all backgrounds. Here is a moving and empowering story of how many different people, from different places, make us great. Acclaimed artist Joe Cepeda brings the story to life with beautiful paintings, full of heart.
In this "American dream" story, a heartfelt tribute to his father, Richards directly calls upon readers to recognize the similarities they may have with young Joe, a boy from Sierra Leone who had big dreams and the will to fulfill them despite many obstacles. . . . Richards urges readers to look around and notice how people treat one another and to pay attention to the nuances, which are captured in Cepeda' s evocative illustrations of facial expressions and clever composition. Bold, fresh, and contemporary, the images carry the emotional weight of the deceptively simple narrative. Together, the words and art attain a perfect balance, resulting in a story that honors Dr. Joe and declares unequivocally that there is room for everyone' s dreams--"there is enough for everyone. " -- BooklistPraise for I Wonder: Dads (and kids) of all types should find Richards' s message deeply reassuring and relatable. --Publishers Weekly, starred review [A] powerful book for children celebrating differences. . . . In Richards' s words: "take a look at yourself. Your friends may not look like you, and that' s a good thing. Because when it comes to love, keep showing that there really is no difference. " A . . . perfect read-aloud for young students. --School Library Journal
Doyin Richards is one of the most respected voices on modern fatherhood today. He' s also founder of Daddy Doin' Work, author of the picture book I Wonder: Celebrating Daddies Doin' Work, What' s the Difference, and Daddy Doin' Work: Empowering Mothers to Evolve Fatherhood. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two daughters. You can find him on social media: @daddydoinwork. Joe Cepeda was born and raised in East Los Angeles. Joe' s journey through college began with studying engineering at Cornell and finished with a BFA in Illustration from Long Beach State. Months from leaving school, Joe went to New York and secured a book contract after his first meeting with a publisher. He' s now the award-winning illustrator of more than thirty books for children. joecepeda. com
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781250266514
Published: 8 Feb 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Feiwel and Friends
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 229mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40

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