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words with wings a treasury of african american poetry and art
p these are just some of the works of art you will find in this stunning collection that pairs twenty poems by distinglushed african american poets with twenty works of art by acclaimed african american artists . p alice walkers poem women about women who battered down doors and ironed starched white shirts so their children would get a good education is paired with the breathtaking portrait harriet tubman by william h. johnson . the tender little brown baby by poet paul laurence dunbar and artist romare beardens family reflect the deep love parents feel for their children . p african american identity and history are powerfully evoked in art and poetry about slavery racism and black pride . but african american poetry and art have no boundaries and these poets and artists explore many other themes as well that will touch your heart and dazzle your eyes . p this important collection inspires imagination as it pairs splendid poets and artists in a way that has never been done before .
hardcover amistad press harpercollins 2001 isbn 0688164153
abridged n isbn 13 9780688164157 number of pages 48 publisher harpercollins childrens books release date 62135769600000