Around Our Way on Neighbors' Day

Inspired by the Miami neighborhood she grew up in, an acclaimed author teams up with award-winning illustrator for a picture book about a diverse community.Neighbors gather on a hot summer day for a joyful block party: Kids play double Dutch; men debate at the barber shop and play chess; mothers and aunts cook up oxtail stew, collard greens, and other delicious treats; and friends dance and sway as jazz floats through the streets.A rhythmic tale that celebrates the diversity of a close-knit community, Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day will excite readers and prompt them to discover the magic of their own special surroundings.

“The book's lively illustrations and energetic main character lead readers to think about their own neighborhood, and the kind acts and community spirit that make good neighbors.” —School Library Journal

“Scenes . . .that, together with the words, demonstrate the size and diversity of a joyful world.” —Booklist