Hey Black Child
Hey Black Child
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Hey Black Child

Written by Useni Eugene Perkins & illustrated by Bryan Collier
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
Nov 14, 2017
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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.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780316360302
Publication Date
November 14, 2017
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page Count
40
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2016042320

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