Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship Renée Ahdieh forging a secret well of

forging a secret well of health and power hidden to their oppressors

but when inclement weather leaves her with thunderous feelings

But Doug-the-Fir doesn’t want a present

only to find that he’s too late

Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship Renée Ahdieh forging a secret well ofTwo poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation. How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics