Black is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread; snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous poetry collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of Black beautifully.
Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids. "Highly recommended for home and school libraries," commented Brightly's Charnaie Gordon. "Each melodic poem eloquently conveys the beauty of different skin tones and complexions. There are also themes of family, traditions, feelings, self-love, and acceptance echoed throughout this book."
"Evocative, colorful poetry. An essential picture book."-Kirkus (starred review)
We are color struck
The way an artist strikes
His canvas with his brush of many hues
Look closely at these mirrors
these palettes of skin
Each color is rich
in its own right
| ISBN: | 9780063144880 |
| Publication date: | 31st March 2022 |
| Author: | Joyce Carol Thomas |
| Illustrator: | Floyd Cooper |
| Publisher: | Amistad Books for Young Readers an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Poetry Books for Children Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Historical Fiction Stories in Verse Children’s / Teenage fiction: Biographical fiction / autobiographical stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age |