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by Deborah Shink (Author)
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Grade 1-8?Twenty three poets contribute over 60 poems, giving voice to themes of universal appeal to children, as well as those of intrinsic interest to African Americans. The illustrations, created by a husband-wife artist team, are as varied in style as the poems. Mediums include colored and graphite pencil, watercolor, and airbrush-applied dye. As a result, every page has a distinctive look, successfully interpreting both the subject and tone of the verse. Most pictures feature black children and adults; a handful of pictures include representations of other ethnic groups. The anthology covers an ambitious array of themes: black culture; the wonders of nature; dreams of peace; tall tales; family relationships; sports; and biographical tributes. Selections range from lullabies to jump-rope chants, anthems, ballads, haiku, and free-form verse. Sometimes there are jarring contrasts from one page to the next. In "A Protest Poem for Rosa Parks," the realities of the civil-rights struggle are revealed, while another selection captures the innocent joys of childhood. And yet, page by page, a mosaic of images is created. Each poem forms a part of the pattern, not only of the black experience, but of universal human experience, as well. Particularly welcome is an "About the Poet" section, summarizing biographical data. Another outstanding collection to consider is Tom Feelings's Soul Looks Back in Wonder (Dial, 1994; o.p.), which combines the works of 13 poets with stunning illustrations and similarly celebrates the African-American spirit.?Sarabeth Kalajian, Venice Public Library, FL
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A collection of traditional and contemporary poems by such notable African-American poets as Nikki Giovanni, Langston Hughes, and Gwendolyn Brooks covers topics that range from the humorous to the inspirational.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  • Hardcover: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (February 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0590674323
  • ISBN-13: 978-0590674324
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,669,444 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent cross-curricular teaching tool., May 28, 1999
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A few years ago my neice and nephew received a copy of this book as a Christmas present. Since then, I have purchased several copies for gifts to friends and family members. I have also recommeded acquiring copies of this book to many school librarians, public libraries and parents. As an educator, I cannot stress how valuable a teaching tool this book is. It can be used to teach history, interculturalism, anti-racism, self-pride, reading, writing...

The only thing I would change about this book would be to return some of the poems from the original publication especially "Girls Can Too". Every student I share these poems with reacts favourably, since students are the greatest critics, this is high praise indeed. 5 STARS!

(Maybe in the future books will be published with e-mail addresses of the authors. This will allow the authors to know the impact they are having on their readers.)

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