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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2018 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Seeing Into Tomorrow
By Richard Wright, Nina Crews (Author/Illustrator)
Discover everyday wonders through haiku and vibrant imagery.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 281 ratings
32 pages· 159 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the world through the eyes of African American boys, as Richard Wright's timeless haiku capture the beauty in everyday moments. From playful adventures to quiet reflections, each poem is brought to life with Nina Crews' stunning photo-collage art. This collection not only celebrates the simple joys of life but also introduces readers to the profound legacy of a pivotal twentieth-century writer. What hidden wonders will you see into tomorrow?
From the publisher
A remarkable celebration of Richard Wright, poetry, and contemporary black boys at play. From walking a dog to watching a sunset to finding a beetle, Richard Wright’s haiku puts everyday moments into focus. Now, more than fifty years after they were written, these poems continue to reflect our everyday experiences. Paired with the photo-collage artwork of Nina Crews, Seeing into Tomorrow celebrates the lives of contemporary African American boys and offers an accessible introduction to one of the most important African American writers of the twentieth century.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 159
- Reading age
- 5–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 650L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 193491
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Millbrook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781512418651
- LCCN
- 2017016951
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