The Blacker the Berry
Joyce Carol Thomas author Floyd Cooper illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published:31st Mar '22
Should be back in stock very soon
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 strikes
His canvas with his brush of many hues
Look closely at these mirrors
these palettes of skin
Each color is rich
in its own right
“Evocative, colorful poetry…an essential picture book.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
- Winner of Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book (United States).
- Winner of Coretta Scott King Honor (Author) (United States).
- Winner of New York Public Library's “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing” (United States).
- Winner of Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice (United States).
- Winner of Notable Children’s Book in the Language Arts (NCTE) (United States).
ISBN: 9780063144880
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 150g
32 pages