In Montgomery: And Other Poems

by Gwendolyn Brooks and Cleo Qian

Book Overview

Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, ""In Montgomery,"" is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0883782324
• ISBN13: 9780883782323
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Third World Press
• Length: 147 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12