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Resources for Coretta Scott King Award Winners │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
The results are in. The winners of the 2014 Coretta Scott King Medals were announced at the 2014 Youth Media Awards, in addition to four honor books. Given annually to African American authors and...
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A Mesmerizing Biography, Hypnotic Poetry, and Inspiring Artists | Nonfiction...
Engle, Margarita. Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music. illus. by Rafael López. 48p. Houghton Harcourt. Mar. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544102293. Gr 1-4 –Engle’s spare, rhythmic text...
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Gorgeous verse from Nikki Grimes, Emily Jenkins's playful new picture book, and an anthology from We Need Diverse Books.
View ArticleBlack Contributions Matter | SLJ Spotlight
These titles are an evocation of the depth and richness of black artistry and creativity.
View ArticleA Renaissance Woman| Up Close with Nikki Grimes
Nikki Grimes revisits works written nearly 100 years ago during the Harlem Renaissance and recasts the classic poets' words in a way that will speak to today's readers.
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Margarita Engle's moving exploration of Latinx in U.S. history, Nikki Grimes's tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, and other works of poetry to share with tweens.
View Article9 Poetry Books by Master Wordsmiths: Nikki Grimes, Andrea Davis Pinkney, &...
As part of our continuing coverage of Black History Month, here are a number of stunning poetry collections by Black women poets and illustrators.
View ArticleFinding A Voice Through Poetry | New and Noteworthy YA Novels
A trio of recently published young adult verse novels offer portraits of teens who find their voice through the written word.
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