Together We Swim | Valerie Bolling (Author) + Kaylani Juanita (Illustrated by) NPR 2024 a masterwork that will forever

a masterwork that will forever be part of you

With stunning images of natural hair and gorgeous

The two are strangers to each other until a chance encounter unwittingly intertwines their fates and Myunghee saves Yunho’s life

Both her grandmas think they know what’s best for her

Together We Swim | Valerie Bolling (Author) + Kaylani Juanita (Illustrated by) NPR 2024 a masterwork that will foreverA 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