1917-2000

Presents a poem celebrating the life of Gwendolyn Brooks and includes four of her poems.

Essays, poetry, and art included in this anthology celebrate the one-hundredth birthday of the late poet and cultural icon Gwendolyn Brooks.

Text and illustrations look at the life of Amalia Hern?ndez, the dancer and choreographer who founded the Mexican Folkloric Ballet, a dance organization that continues to perform today.

Jacob Lawrence was a talented painter whose work became an important part of the Harlem Renaissance and modern art. Learn about his life, influences, and impact.

Looks at the childhood of early twentieth-century African-American artist Jacob Lawrence in 1930s Harlem.

Explores the work of African-American artist Jacob Lawrence, discussing his connection to modern Harlem, his unique painting style, and his influence on other key Harlem writers, artists, musicians, and social activists.

Presents a critical analysis of the works of twentieth-century African-American poet, Gwendolyn Brooks between 1945 and 1960, and examines her poems that depict racism and class struggles in the urban ghetto community.

A biography of the life and art of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, including discussion of the development of African American consciousness and culture from the 1930s to the late 1970s.

Examines the life of Jacob Lawrence, discussing his childhood, his move to Harlem as a young teen, his introduction to art, the development of his style, and his attempts to record African-American history through his paintings.