Together We Swim | Valerie Bolling (Author) + Kaylani Juanita (Illustrated by) NPR 2024 they not only create music

they not only create music that will take the country by storm

and whoever has the most tickets by the end of the week gets to choose a prize

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a masterwork that will forever be part of you

knows the fearsome creatures in her care and paying off her family's debts to secure their eventual freedom can be her only focus

Together We Swim | Valerie Bolling (Author) + Kaylani Juanita (Illustrated by) NPR 2024 they not only create musicA 2023 Kirkus Prize Finalist! "Black family pride and joy abound." Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Joy filled." Booklist, starred review A joyful, encouraging ode to a mother and son's relationship and the unforgettable experience of a child's first swimming lessons. Jumping into the water can be more than a little scary! But with Mom's steady arms there's no fear of sinking. With a kick, a splash, and his family's cheers of encouragement, one