The Blacker the Berry ~ Joyce Carol Thomas

The Blacker the Berry

Written by Joyce Carol Thomas
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

This is a wonderful collection of poems written by Joyce Carol Thomas. The poems celebrate the beauty found in the many shades of “black.” I absolutely LOVED how artist Floyd Cooper was able to bring Thomas’ words to life with the rich colors of the children presented in the book! Read more >>

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Originally posted on September 26, 2010.

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