Together We Swim | Valerie Bolling (Author) + Kaylani Juanita (Illustrated by) NPR 2024 Both her grandmas think they

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

a masterwork that will forever be part of you

and as the clock ticks down to September

and whoever has the most tickets by the end of the week gets to choose a prize

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

Together We Swim | Valerie Bolling (Author) + Kaylani Juanita (Illustrated by) NPR 2024 Both her grandmas think theyA 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