"Lost and Found, Rhyming Verse Honoring African American Heroes is a poetic and visual feast. Jennifer Smith Turner is an authentic and moving American poetic voice, and Valarie Smith's art has a simple and moving sensitivity that brings the spoken word to life. This book is more than an homage to African American heroes, it is an homage to the American spirit."
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by Michael Wilson, Artistic Director, Hartford Stage

"First, I want to thank you for sharing with me an advance copy of LOST AND FOUND.  Its words and images have haunted me since I read it last Friday night.  It is an incredibly rich book, deceptively simple, but one whose stories of courage and triumph linger in the mind and heart.  Congratulations for conceiving of, and writing such a lovely, thoughtful volume, which crosses generations and disciplines to make a truly inspirational ode.  A great book for young and old, to start some on their life's journey, and to remind others of the way."