One Last Word
Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
1st Edition
Published on 3. January 2017
128 pages
978-1-61963-555-5 (ISBN)
Description
"One Last Word is the work of a master poet." --Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Crossover
From the New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissance--paired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.
Inspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era.
Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustrators--including Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many more--to create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers.
A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well.
A 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017, Middle Grade
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017, Nonfiction
From the New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissance--paired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.
Inspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era.
Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustrators--including Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many more--to create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers.
A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well.
A 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017, Middle Grade
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017, Nonfiction
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Eighth Grade, Interest Age: From 10 to 14 years
ISBN-13
978-1-61963-555-5 (9781619635555)
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Person
Nikki Grimes is a New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children and the 2017 Children's Literature Legacy Award. Her distinguished works include ALA Notable book What is Goodbye?, Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings. She lives in Corona, California.
www.nikkigrimes.com
@NikkiGrimes9
www.nikkigrimes.com
@NikkiGrimes9
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Preface
- The Harlem Renaissance
- Author's Note
- Poetry Form
- PART I-EMERGENCY MEASURES
- Emergency Measures by Nikki Grimes
- Storm Ending by Jean Toomer
- Truth by Nikki Grimes
- Life and Death by Clara Ann Thompson
- Crucible of Champions by Nikki Grimes
- For a Poet by Countee Cullen
- A Safe Place by Nikki Grimes
- PART II-CALLING DREAMS
- Calling Dreams by Georgia Douglas Johnson
- The Sculptor by Nikki Grimes
- We Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Jabari Unmasked by Nikki Grimes
- Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
- Lessons by Nikki Grimes
- As the Eagle Soars by Jean Toomer
- No Hamsters Here by Nikki Grimes
- An excerpt from To Usward by Gwendolyn Bennett
- In Search of a Superpower by Nikki Grimes
- Hope by Georgia Douglas Johnson
- On Bully Patrol by Nikki Grimes
- The Negro Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes
- David's Old Soul by Nikki Grimes
- PART III-TO A DARK GIRL
- To a Dark Girl by Gwendolyn Bennett
- Through the Eyes of Artists by Nikki Grimes
- Common Dust by Georgia Douglas Johnson
- A Dark Date for Josh by Nikki Grimes
- No Images by Waring Cuney
- Blurred Beauty by Nikki Grimes
- The Minor Key by Clara Ann Thompson
- Common Denominator by Nikki Grimes
- I Leave the Glory Days by Nikki Grimes
- RESOURCES
- Poet Biographies
- Artist Biographies
- Acknowledgments
- Sources
- eCopyright
