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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971
Spin a Soft Black Song
Written by Nikki Giovanni · Illustrated by George Martins
Discover the vibrant world of childhood through thirty-five joyful poems.
4.3 Goodreads · 79 ratings
64 pages· ~700L
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a collection of thirty-five poems capturing the vibrant spirit of black children. Experience their world through their eyes, celebrating the energy and joy of young life. With evocative black-and-white illustrations, each poem offers a glimpse into the heart of a community, inviting readers to feel the pulse of youthful exuberance and imagination. What stories and emotions will unfold in this poetic journey?
From the publisher
Spin a Soft Black Song is an illustrated poetry collection from Caldecott Honor and Langston Hughes Medal award-winning author Nikki Giovanni. With black-and-white art from George Martins, this revised edition of the classic collection features thirty-five poems for and about black children–written from their perspective–celebrating the energy and joy of young life within their own communities.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- ~700L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.5
- F&P level
- ~Q
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 1987
- First published
- January 1, 1971
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780374464691
- OCLC
- 18311698
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