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My Black Me: A Beginning Book of Black Poetry (A Puffin Poetry Book)

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Ijust love each and everypoem in this book

I have loved this collection of beginner poetry since i was a little girl and have been looking for it ever since.I found some poetry books and story books with the same title but never was able to find it. Now that i'm a mom i wanted to share this collection with my children and they love it. I recommend this beginner's poetry especially if you have new readers at home!

This short collection of poems by blacks edited by Arnold Adoff is an excellent primer for all 'colored' people. As the introduction says it is 'black poems for all sisters and brothers.'

There are several classics from Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Sam Cornish. Many of the poets are products of the Harlem Renaissance, so no matter what page you read, you'll get a treat.

It's a short book. Great for a book discussion group or even a Sunday school class--the more diverse in age and race, the better. Discuss it with these things in mind: racial sensitivity, cultural relevance (in the poet's era and ours), and empowerment.

Remember: listen. learn. love.

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Linda Leigh Hargrove is the author of two works of fiction: The Making of Isaac Hunt (2007) and Loving Cee Cee Johnson (2008). Her writings blend suspense, humor, and faith into compelling stories about race and class in America.

My favorite poem is "Black Monument". It was very emotional and interesting. Another favorite poem is "Dream Variation". I would suggest that children ages 9 - 12 read this book.