brooks, gwendolyn

"A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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.

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.

Presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on twentieth-century African-American poet Gwendolyn Brooks, looking at six significant works, including "The Mother," and "We Real Cool.".

A collection of critical essays that provide a wide range of information and opinion about the writings of African-American poet Gwendolyn Brooks.

A biography of the African-American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1950 and whose poems reflect the experiences of African-Americans.