Poetry for Young People: African American Poetry

By Cleo Qian

The newest addition to the acclaimed Poetry for Young People series shines a light on the power and beauty of African-American verse. Co-editors Arnold Rampersad and Marcellus Blount--both towering figures in literary criticism--have put together an impressive anthology that will open up a world of wonderful word images for children. The classic poems come from some of the most influential and celebrated African-American writers in history, including Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, Lucille Clifton, and James Baldwin. Helpful and generous annotations, a lively introduction, and beautiful illustrations by Karen Barbour make this the ideal book to introduce young readers to the marvels of poetry.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402716893
• ISBN13: 9781402716898
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Sterling Children's Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 and higher