Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Authorillustrator C. G. Esperanza delivers a celebratory ode to graffiti and the Boogie Down Bronx through an infectious readaloud beat and colorful illustrations that leap right off the page Perfect for fans of Crown An Ode to the Fresh Cut and Keith Haring. An NPR Best Book of the Year ALSC Notable Childrens Book of the Year Odyssey Award winner Pura Belpré Honor Award winner New York City Book Award winner and Audie Award finalist The city is alive with vibrant art in every corner of the parks the shops the trains. But most people are too busy to see it—or worse choose to ignore it When three children stop to marvel at the art around their community they realize it’s up to them to show everyone else how truly special it is when art and reality dance together so seamlessly. Boogie boogie y’all. The city boogied all day. Busy busy busy Till one kid stopped to say Woah woah woah Look at the art on the wall