Description

Black is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread; snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous poetry collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of Black beautifully.

Included in Brightlys list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids. Highly recommended for home and school libraries, commented Brightlys Charnaie Gordon. Each melodic poem eloquently conveys the beauty of different skin tones and complexions. There are also themes of family, traditions, feelings, self-love, and acceptance echoed throughout this book.

Evocative, colorful poetry. An essential picture (starred review)

We are color struck

The way an artist strikes

His canvas with his brush of many hues

Look closely at these mirrors

these palettes of skin

Each color is rich

in its own right

Author: Joyce Carol Thomas
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Amistad Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/01/2008
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 11.58h x 7.84w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780060253752
Language: English