Description
Two voices—one white, one Black—come together in a candid, paired poetry collection that explores what it means to notice race in everyday moments. From family dinners and schoolyard play to sports and small social missteps, these poems trace how curiosity, discomfort, and good intentions can collide—and how friendship can become a path toward understanding. With warmth and honesty, the book examines themes of identity, empathy, and the everyday language of race, inviting readers to reflect on how we learn, apologize, and grow. Irene Latham’s accessible, emotionally precise style makes the poems feel immediate and relatable, offering a powerful starting point for conversations about difference and belonging.
Available Editions
paperback
Carolrhoda Books
Published Jan 1, 2018
39 pages
ISBN: 9781512404425
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship by Irene Latham.