“With sophisticated wordplay and poignantly spare description, this lyric bildungsroman creates as effective a portrait of race relations in 20th-century America as of formative moments in Nelson’s youth. “Use this bring a vivid personal touch to an exploration of the era, or as a gloriously personal entry in a poetry unit.”- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review Use this bring a vivid personal touch to an exploration of the era, or as a gloriously personal entry in a poetry unit. “An intimate perspective on a tumultuous era and an homage to the power of language.”- Publishers Weekly, starred review In fifty poems, several of which have been previously published, Nelson reveals her growing up from age 4 through 14 during the 1950s and 1960s. NPR's Book Concierge 2014 Great Reads List How I Discovered Poetry by Marilyn Nelson A celebrated poet and author of books for children and teens, Nelson tells the story of growing up in the Civil Rights era and her connection to poetry. A 2015 Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookĪ Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book How I Discovered Poetry Author Marilyn Nelson Add to Wish List Paperback 9.99 US Penguin Young Readers Rocky Pond Books 5.5'W x 8.25'H x 0.
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