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Temporarily out of stock
Title: Blacker the Berry, The
Author: THOMAS JOYCE CAROL
Illustrator: COOPER FLOYD
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 04/05/2022
Imprint: AMISTAD PRESS INCORPORATE
Price: $15.00
Publishing status: Active
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 strikesHis canvas with his brush of many huesLook closely at these mirrorsthese palettes of skinEach color is richin its own right
ISBN: 9780063144880