African American Poetry

By Karen Barbour (Illustrator)

Part of the Poetry for Young People series

Discover the power and beauty of African-American poetry for young readers.

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48 pages

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Dive into a vibrant anthology of African-American poetry, featuring works by Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and more. This collection, enriched with insightful annotations and vivid illustrations, invites young readers to explore the profound beauty and power of verse. What stories and emotions will these timeless poems reveal?

From the publisher

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.

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