poetry

Presents a poem that looks at a journey of an African-American girl from girlhood to womanhood.

"Takes the words of Psalm 121 and...transforms them into a series of "golden shovel" poems about friendship, compassion, and faith"--Dust jacket.

"'Dream Variation,' one of Langston Hughes's most celebrated poems, about the dream of a world free of discrimination and racial prejudice, is now a picture book ... illustrated by Daniel Miyares. An African-American boy faces the harsh reality of segregation and racial prejudice, but he dreams of a different life--one full of freedom, hope, and wild possibility, where he can fling his arms wide in the face of the sun"--.

"An oral history told from memory about a girl growing up with her family in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Written in the form of a poem, it combines family love with deep historic roots"--Back cover.

"... [A] retelling of Clement C. Moore's ... poem, 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' ... featur[ing] the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with ... LEGO brick scenes and characters"--Provided by publisher.

Poetic imagery, expository text, and color illustrations introduce the calendar's full moon names to young readers.

A collection of poems by African-American poet Nikki Giovanni.

"Contains more than forty new poems that showcase the generosity, playfulness, and wisdom"--Provided by publisher.

Poems that explore different styles of dance and music.

"History in verse celebrates the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, pioneering African-American pilots who triumphed in the skies and past the color barrier."--Publisher.