Tiffany and the Two Missing Teeth
Tiffany and the Two Missing Teeth
by Brittany, Dartavius, and Don’Nayah of Reach Incorporated
Every day, Tiffany hears that her smile is so bright it lights up the room. But on the morning of her ballet recital, something goes very wrong: Tiffany's two front teeth fall out. Tiffany doesn't want anyone to laugh at her new crazy smile or make fun of her lisp. But how can she avoid attention on the day she’s on stage in the spotlight?
ISBN: 978-1-945434-97-6
Age: 2-4
Lexile: 500L
Page Count: 38
Published: Fall 2018
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Meet the Authors
As reading tutors to elementary-aged students, the teens of Reach noticed that few children's books reflected their lived experience as youth of color. So they decided to take action and write their own. Now these D.C. teens are diversifying children's literature, one smart-fun-real-brave-bold story at a time.
Dartavius is a student at Dunbar High School. His dream is to become an actor. Critics have called him a beautifully talented illustrator. He was a sophomore when he wrote his first children's book, Drip Drip: The Story of the Angry Sherbet, which he has read too many times. He is also the author of Madison, Sit Down!
Recognition & Impact
Shout Mouse Press was named a 2024 Library of Congress Literacy Award Program Successful Practice Honoree.
Shout Mouse Press is so proud to see our youth authors spotlighted in this feature on Apple Newsroom. Since 2014, our authors have been addressing the diversity gap in children’s and young adult literature by using their own lived experiences to create authentic and inclusive stories. We are very grateful for Apple’s investment through their Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to sustain our essential work amplifying diverse youth voices.
Shout Mouse Press’ writing programs and books were featured in an article on Reasons to Be Cheerful.
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Brittany was a tenth grader at Eastern Senior High School when she wrote Tiffany and The Two Missing Teeth. She likes to take care of kids. She sings in her school choir and dances. This is her first children’s book. She hopes readers learn from this book not to be shy, and that they can be themselves even on their worst days. They can always make the better of it. She wanted to write a children’s book because she wanted to see how it felt to write for kids and to change how they view things.