Praise for KICKS: "A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all." -- Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Praise for KICKS: "Garrett and Brown have crafted a fresh and delightful anthem not just to shoes but also the magical way they make us feel." -- Oge Mora, Caldecott Honor-winning author of Thank You, Omu! and Saturday Praise for KICKS: "Fresh and fly with art that shines, Kicks is an ode to the perfect shoe for you." -- Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author Praise for KICKS: "Making his children's book debut, poet Garrett employs short lines and kid-friendly metaphors. Brown (Who Are Your People?) portrays a vibrant cityscape populated by a stylishly sneaker-clad community of color with varying skin tones and body types." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for KICKS: "An upbeat, affirming story that works especially well for #RepresentationMatters and Black Boy Joy collections. Complementary books include Floyd Cooper's Jump! From the Life of Michael Jordan (2004) and Derrick Barnes' Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (2017).

" -- Booklist Praise for KICKS: "An excellent read-aloud. This fun, lyrical free verse poem pays homage to the joy a pair of new shoes can bring, and its colorful illustrations work well to enhance the joy of the experience. A recommended purchase. especially where poetry is popular." -- School Library Journal Praise for KICKS: "A charming balance of enthusiasm and pride. Pair this with Boelts' Those Shoes for a storytime appreciative of some jazzy footwear." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.