Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton ~ Don Tate
Despite being a slave, George Moses Horton taught himself to read as a boy. Horton loved words and was drawn to the …
Poetry
Langston’s Train Ride ~ Robert Burleigh
This historic retelling details the moments on a train crossing the Mississippi River that led to poet Langston …
Daddy Calls Me Man ~ Angela Johnson
A collection of short poems, Daddy Calls Me Man, documents some of the small moments in young Joshua's life.
My America ~ Jan Spivey Gilchrist
his book is an illustrated poem that celebrates the the beauty and diversity of America's people, landscape, and …
The Blacker the Berry ~ Joyce Carol Thomas
This is a wonderful collection of poems written by Joyce Carol Thomas. The poems celebrate the beauty found in the …
Love to Langston ~ Tony Medina
Love to Langston is a tribute to poet, Langston Hughes. It is a biography of poems written by Tony Medina that …
Bronzeville Boys and Girls ~ Gwendolyn Brooks
Bronzeville Boys and Girls is a collection of poetry by Gwendolyn Brooks that celebrates childhood! While it was …
A Poem for Peter ~ Andrea Davis Pinkney
This book is a beautiful poem about the life of author, illustrator Ezra Jack Keats and how his renowned book, The …
‘Twas the Night B’fore Christmas ~ Melodye Rosales
Based on the original poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore, this African-American version has …
Carol of the Brown King ~ Langston Hughes
This is a beautifully illustrated compilation of five Nativity poems by Langston Hughes. The five poems included …
