Awards
- Commended for Coretta Scott King Award (Illustrator) 2021
- Commended for Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (Children's Book) 2021
- Commended for Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award 2021
Overview
"A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) is known for her poems about ""real life."" She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and poverty-showing readers how just about anything could become a beautiful poem. Exquisite follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. This picture-book biography explores the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression-all with a lyrical touch worthy of the subject. Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, receiving the award for poetry in 1950. And in 1958, she was named the poet laureate of Illinois. A bold artist who from a very young age dared to dream, Brooks will inspire young readers to create poetry from their own lives."
Full Product Details
Author: Suzanne Slade ,
Cozbi Cabrera
Publisher: Abrams
Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 22.50cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 27.30cm
Weight: 0.510kg
ISBN: 9781419734113
ISBN 10: 1419734113
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 07 April 2020
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This picture book biography contrasts painterly acrylic images of the child's ambitious dreams and the vibrant Bronzeville community that inspired much of her work. -- BCCB (Bulletin of the Center for Children) Cabrera's acrylic paint illustrations perfectly exemplify the title. . . A joyfully illustrated celebration of Brooks' good and important work. -- Kirkus **STARRED REVIEW** The biography's awestruck, reverent tone is matched by the gorgeous acrylic paintings. . . A visually remarkable and inspiring introduction to the life of Gwendolyn Brooks. -- School Library Journal
**STARRED REVIEW** Cabrera's strong, carefully composed acrylic illustrations beautifully evoke both the joy and the hardship in Brooks's everyday life and in the life of the community that inspired her. Slade's attention to detail, vigorous prose, and judicious use of the poet's own words make this biography, and its subject, stand out. --Horn Book Magazine **STARRED REVIEW** The biography's awestruck, reverent tone is matched by the gorgeous acrylic paintings. . . A visually remarkable and inspiring introduction to the life of Gwendolyn Brooks. --School Library Journal Cabrera's acrylic paint illustrations perfectly exemplify the title. . . A joyfully illustrated celebration of Brooks' good and important work. --Kirkus This fine biography should ignite readers' interest in exploring Brooks's exquisite writing. --Publishers Weekly
**STARRED REVIEW** The biography's awestruck, reverent tone is matched by the gorgeous acrylic paintings. . . A visually remarkable and inspiring introduction to the life of Gwendolyn Brooks. --School Library Journal
This fine biography should ignite readers' interest in exploring Brooks's exquisite writing. -- Publishers Weekly Cabrera's acrylic paint illustrations perfectly exemplify the title. . . A joyfully illustrated celebration of Brooks' good and important work. -- Kirkus **STARRED REVIEW** Cabrera's strong, carefully composed acrylic illustrations beautifully evoke both the joy and the hardship in Brooks's everyday life and in the life of the community that inspired her. Slade's attention to detail, vigorous prose, and judicious use of the poet's own words make this biography, and its subject, stand out. -- Horn Book Magazine **STARRED REVIEW** The biography's awestruck, reverent tone is matched by the gorgeous acrylic paintings. . . A visually remarkable and inspiring introduction to the life of Gwendolyn Brooks. -- School Library Journal
Author Information
Suzanne Slade is the award-winning author of many books for children, including several about other groundbreaking women, such as Dangerous Jane and A Computer Called Katherine. Slade lives in Libertyville, Illinois. Cozbi A. Cabrera holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design. She has illustrated several books for children and is also well known for her handmade cloth dolls. Cabrera lives in Evanston, Illinois.
