Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea

Written by Joyce Carol Thomas · Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Explore identity and heritage through poetry and art in a young girl's journey.

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32 pages· 631 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

A young African-American girl navigates her identity through a tapestry of lyrical poems and evocative art. Each piece celebrates her heritage, family, and the pride that shapes her world. As she discovers her place, readers are invited to reflect on their own roots and identity. With vibrant illustrations and meaningful verses, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of culture and belonging, leaving readers to ponder: How do our past and traditions define us?

From the publisher

In these remarkable poems, Joyce Carol Thomas invites us to share in the love, tradition, and heritage of a young African-American girl and her family. The pride and simple beauty which fill these pages help us all to remember where we came from, to cherish who we are and to affirm our place in the world. This is a book of celebration for all ages to treasure.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1994)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
631
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~650L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
72437
Publication
Published
January 1, 1996
First published
January 1, 1993
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064434393

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