| Title | : | Wonders |
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| ISBN | : | 1563977885 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781563977886 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 |
| Publication | : | Published October 1, 1999 |
Effie Lee Newsome was a pioneer in children's literature. She was possibly the first African American poet whose body of work consisted primarily of poems for children. A number of her poems appeared in The Brownies' Book, the magazine published by W.E.B. DuBois. Later, she wrote a children's column, "The Little Page," for The Crisis, the official magazine of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Until now,
Wonders Reviews
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Love this collection of Newsome's poetry. It doesn't have quite the coherent feel that Gladiola Garden does, but it's much easier to find.
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The combination of art and poetry is what makes this one sing. It's old...it looks even older than it is...and sadly won't have a ton of kid appeal even for kids who can find it but it's one of those books that I'm glad exists because these are creators whose work is worth preserving.
