Description
This vibrant poetry anthology celebrates the warmth, variety, and strength of African American family life through 23 poems about childhood, home, heritage, and everyday experience. Featuring works by acclaimed poets including Gwendolyn Brooks and Langston Hughes, it gives voice to children’s joys, questions, memories, and sorrows. Rich, expressive acrylic illustrations bring each poem to life, creating an inviting book to share aloud and enjoy together. With its blend of traditional and contemporary verse, the collection honors family bonds and the diversity of childhood.
Available Editions
paperback
Boyds Mills Press
Published Jan 1, 1996
32 pages
ISBN: 9781563975608
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Families by Dorothy S. Strickland, Michael R. Strickland.