This insightfully creative story brings a group of ‘friends’ together as they embrace one of their own in an often tense quest for his identify. I was struck by the strength of the visual imagery throughout the story. Using humor and intentionally unique characters as a way to draw attention to a young man’s plight, Parks has an ingenious way of keeping the reader engaged throughout the story.
—Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, Author and Scholar
Marquin Parks’ Wrinkles Wallace series is the manifestation of all that teachers wish to instill in their students: creativity, persistence, engagement, grit, flexibility—all done with a sense of humor.
—Beth Shaum,K-8 Librarian
Master crafter of life’s experiences, a wordsmith, a true sensei of life—Marquin Parks taps the many aspects of life’s challenges with creativity, humor and insight, tackling issues we all face. In Power of Parents, Marquin writes the things we think, feel, dream and fear into a light-hearted yet serious escapade. This is the most inspiring and humorous children’s book I have read in years!
—Dr. Ginny Vincent, PhD Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, and PhD Sociology
Entertaining and masterfully written, Marquin Parks has once again captured the magic of Wrinkles Wallace and friends. Power of Parents will keep the reader spell-bound while teaching another valuable life lesson.
—Gale Yanish B.S.Ed., M.A., and M.Ed. Elementary Teacher
