Hey Black Child
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Hey Black Child

Written by Useni Eugene Perkins · Illustrated by Bryan Collier

Discover your potential and dream big in this empowering poem.

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32 pages· 130 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~520L
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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
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
November 14, 2017
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316360302
LCCN
2016042320

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