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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
Hey Black Child
By Useni Eugene Perkins, Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
Discover your potential and dream big in this empowering poem.
32 pages· 130 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world of possibilities, a powerful poem asks young readers: Do you know who you are and what you can achieve? This inspiring message encourages black children to dream big and reach for their goals, igniting a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With each verse, the poem challenges them to embrace their identity and potential, sparking a sense of hope and ambition. Will they rise to the challenge and become who they truly want to be?
From the publisher
Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by poet Useni Eugene Perkins Hey black child,Do you know who you are?Who really are? Do you know you can beWhat you want to beIf you try to beWhat you can be? This lyrical, empowering poem celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young people to dream big and achieve their goals.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 130
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- November 14, 2017
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316360302
- LCCN
- 2016042320
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