The Talent Show (Confetti Kids #11): (Dive Into Reading)
Description
In this book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Henry is nervous about sharing his dance moves at the school talent show.
Five friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world around them in the realistic and kid-friendly Confetti Kids early chapter book series.
In this story, everyone at school is excited about the upcoming talent show--except for Henry. His friends assume he'll play the drums, but Henry has a secret talent that he's never shared with them before. With the help of his mom and her partner, Joy, Henry learns that sometimes you must be brave and show the world all the things you love.
Praise for The Talent Show (Confetti Kids #11): (Dive Into Reading)
Samantha Thornhill is a poet, educator, and author of children's books, including her most recent publication, A Card for My Father. Her work has been published in over two dozen literary journals and anthologies. She has taught poetry to acting students at the Juilliard School and creative writing seminars at the Bronx Academy of Letters. She also facilitates workshops for the Dialogue Arts Project, which ventures into professional settings and uses creative writing as a tool to navigate uncomfortable discussions about social identity. Samantha is a native of the twin island nation of Trinidad & Tobago and lives in Brooklyn, NY. You can learn more about her at samanthaspeaks.com.
Shirley Ng-Benitez is a children's book illustrator who creates art using watercolor, gouache, pencil, and digital techniques. She also loves to make 3-D creatures from clay and fabric. She lives in the Bay Area of California with her husband, their two daughters, and their pup. Please visit her website at shirleyngbenitez.com and follow her on social media at @shirleysillos.