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djlanatron's review against another edition
5.0
I love that Gwendolyn Brooks life and poetry are rich enough for multiple awesome picture books to be written about her! Another winner.
qgg's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book with Henry. It is incandescent! I can’t wait to find some Gwendolyn Brooks poetry to read myself. Henry and I discussed the metaphors and imagery in the writing and illustrations. The illustrator, Cozbi A. Cabrera, is a genius. Her paintings alone make this book worthwhile. Add in Gwendolyn’s story of getting published as young as 11 years old, living through the Great Depression and writing poetry about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, and the book is truly an inspiration to all readers. This book won the Coretta Scott King and Robert F. Silbert Book Awards
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeously illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera. Beautiful biography about a true writer of the world around her, Gwendolyn Brooks.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
4.0
"Gwendolyn felt invisible.
But when words flowed from her pen,
She became invincible."
I loved this quote so much! This book makes me wish I taught poetry to kids, and again, more art by Cozbi A. Cabrera. The background in each art print is as important as the forefront.
My only complaint about this book is it wasn't longer, I could have read a full length book by Slade and Cabrera!
"Poetry comes out of life" Gwendolyn Brooks
But when words flowed from her pen,
She became invincible."
I loved this quote so much! This book makes me wish I taught poetry to kids, and again, more art by Cozbi A. Cabrera. The background in each art print is as important as the forefront.
My only complaint about this book is it wasn't longer, I could have read a full length book by Slade and Cabrera!
"Poetry comes out of life" Gwendolyn Brooks
abigailbat's review against another edition
This is a winning picture book biography of an amazing African American poet.
theybedax's review against another edition
4.0
The prose in this is gorgeous and moving while seemingly a great homage to a wonderful poet! This book will make you want to order Gwendolyn Brook's books of poetry and become acquainted with her vast and beautiful set of works.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
4.0
Of all the poets that I read in college literature classes, Gwendolyn Brooks was my favorite, because I loved her slice-of-life focus and intuitive rhythms. This book does justice to her style and legacy, and the illustrations are colorful, detailed, and gorgeous. It also has a powerful message about enduring through hard times and having the determination to succeed regardless of life's obstacles. I really enjoyed this picture book biography, and would recommend it to fans of Brooks and to people who want an introduction to her life and work.
stenaros's review against another edition
3.0
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A picture book about Gwendolyn Brooks' early life and her career as a poet. The words and illustrations combine to convey how her neighborhood shaped her poetry. I read this on a tiny screen, and lost some detail, alas.
A picture book about Gwendolyn Brooks' early life and her career as a poet. The words and illustrations combine to convey how her neighborhood shaped her poetry. I read this on a tiny screen, and lost some detail, alas.