Wilder-winner Nikki Grimes's powerful Harlem Renaissance poetry book that earned four stars--with color artwork throughout. In this special book of poetry from a bestselling, award-winning author, Nikki Grimes finds inspiration from poets of the Harlem Renaissance. Moved by the evocative verse of legendary writers like Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen, Grimes has composed gorgeous and thought-provoking new poetry with timely themes for today's readers. Past and present come together in classic and newly composed poems that will inspire meaningful reflection.
This extraordinary collection is accompanied by unique, full-color artwork from exciting African American illustrators, including: Cozbi A. Cabrera, R. Gregory Christie, Pat Cummings, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, E. B. Lewis, Frank Morrison, Nikki Grimes, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, Shadra Strickland, and Elizabeth Zunon.
