"These are poems that sing. Giovanni says, ‘if i were a poet / i'd kidnap you,’ and that's what she does." —Hazel Rochman, Booklist
Insightful and fun, this collection of poetry captures the essence of the African American experience for young people.
Nikki Giovanni is the author of Acolytes: Poems and The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968–1998. George Ford is the illustrator of several books in the What-a-Baby series.
Childrens: African American Interest
Age Range: 10 to 16
76 pages, Trade Paper, 6 x 9
Line Drawings Throughout
Distribution Rights: WOR
$10.95 (CAN $11.95)
9781556521898 (1556521898) Pub Date: November 1993
Lawrence Hill Books