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Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance
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Description
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year | A Book Page Best Book of the Year, Middle Grade | An NCTE Best Poetry Book of the Year | A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Poetry | A Kirkus Prize Finalist, Young Readers' Literature
At a time of rapid change in the early 20th century, women writers carved out their space as artists and intellectuals. During the Harlem Renaissance, African-American writers made some of the most lasting contributions to American literature. However, a century later, the gifted women poets of this time period are little known compared to their male counterparts.
In this poetry collection, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses “The Golden Shovel” method to create wholly original poems based on the works of these groundbreaking women--and to introduce readers to their work.
Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting female African-American illustrators, alongside a foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, and poet biographies.
Product details
Published | Jan 13 2026 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 144 |
ISBN | 9781547611676 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
Illustrations | full color artwork throughout |
Dimensions | 197 x 152 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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This book is exquisitely rendered. . . . a timely, healing mirror to a new generation of readers. . . . Black girls everywhere, this collection is salve and sanctuary.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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An abundantly layered landscape of Black female experiences.
Publishers Weekly, starred review
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A compelling reflection on gender, race, politics, and everyday life. . . . A striking collection of voices, who examine and celebrate the experience of Black women from the past and present. An excellent introduction to Black women writers who were ignored by history.
School Library Journal, starred review
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A compelling dialogue with the past.
BCCB, starred review
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[A] tour de force of a poetry collection . . . Grimes lays claim to an amazing artistic legacy on every page, her poetic rejoinders building a stirring call and response.
BookPage, starred review
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Remarkable. . . The art here is unified in its emphasis on portraying the beauty and uniqueness of Black girls and women. . . . This unique title is sure to spark thought and touch hearts.
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