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"One Last Word
is the work of a master poet." - Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of
The Crossover
From the
New York Times
bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissancepaired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.
Inspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era.
Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustratorsincluding Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many moreto create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers.
A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well.
A 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year
A
Kirkus Reviews
Best Book of 2017, Middle Grade
School Library Journal
Best Book of 2017, Nonfiction
is the work of a master poet." - Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of
The Crossover
From the
New York Times
bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissancepaired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.
Inspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era.
Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustratorsincluding Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many moreto create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers.
A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well.
A 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year
A
Kirkus Reviews
Best Book of 2017, Middle Grade
School Library Journal
Best Book of 2017, Nonfiction
"One Last Word
is the work of a master poet." - Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of
The Crossover
From the
New York Times
bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissancepaired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.
Inspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era.
Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustratorsincluding Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many moreto create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers.
A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well.
A 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year
A
Kirkus Reviews
Best Book of 2017, Middle Grade
School Library Journal
Best Book of 2017, Nonfiction
is the work of a master poet." - Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of
The Crossover
From the
New York Times
bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissancepaired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.
Inspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era.
Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustratorsincluding Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many moreto create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers.
A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well.
A 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year
A
Kirkus Reviews
Best Book of 2017, Middle Grade
School Library Journal
Best Book of 2017, Nonfiction
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