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DeShawn Days

Average rating
4.1 out of 5
Based on 39 Ratings and 18 Reviews

Book Description
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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.
Book Information
PublisherTurtleback Books
BindingSchool & Library Binding (7 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101417623047
ISBN-13978-1417623044
Publication Date08/01/2003
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About Tony Medina (Author) : Tony Medina is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Tony Medina include Love to Langston, Follow-Up Letters to Santa From Kids Who Never Got a Response, Deshawn Day... more
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About Gregory Christie (Illustrator) : Gregory Christie is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gregory Christie include Yesterday I Had the Blues, Jazz Baby, The Champ, and The Deaf M... more
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7/15/2009 Lee and Low Books tagged as: I published

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2/15/2008 Nancy Tolson said:
A little boy with spirit, intellect, and a whole lot of love has so much to say about his environment, his family and the world. A great book to include on any shelf to reflect the colorful thoughts of Deshawn. There really are not enough picture books that reflect contemporary little boys, especial... more

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