Age
8+
Grade
3-6
Arnold Rampersad, Marcellus Blount, Karen Barbour
Poetry for Young People: African American Poetry
Hardcover
(Sterling Children's Books Jan. 1, 2013)
The newest addition to the acclaimed Poetry for Young People series shines a light on the power and beauty of African-American verse. Co-editors Arnold Rampersad and Marcellus Blount—both towering figures in literary criticism—have put together an impressive anthology that will open up a world of wonderful word images for children. The classic poems come from some of the most influential and celebrated African-American writers in history, including Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, Lucille Clifton, and James Baldwin. Helpful and generous annotations, a lively introduction, and beautiful illustrations by Karen Barbour make this the ideal book to introduce young readers to the marvels of poetry.
- Series
- Poetry for Young People
- ISBN
- 1402716893 / 9781402716898
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 15.5 oz.
- Dimensions
- 9.0 x 0.2 in.
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