Patchwork (Children's)

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Description

A profound and empowering message for readers of all ages from Newbery Medal–winning author Matt de la Peña explores the endless possibilities each child contains.

Vocal Characteristics

Language

English

Voice Age

Young Adult (18-35)

Accents

North American (General)

Transcript

Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
Listening Library presents:
PATCHWORK by Matt de la Peña.

You were blue before you were even born.
We mark, we mark.

Your mom cut into a two story cake
and out spilled blue,
and everyone hugged and pointed toward
the cloudless blue sky
because it was a sign.

And here you are today,
Blue dressed in blue.

But sometimes your paintbrush at school hovers above the pink.
Some days so much hurt floods your eyes,
You're scared to even blink.
But tears are not pink or blue or weak - they're human.
You are human.

And when you grow up,
the color you will come to love most
is brown.