The Blacker the Berry: Poems

Joyce Carol ThomasHarperCollins Publishers • ISBN-13 978‑0060253752

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The Blacker the Berry: Poems

Joyce Carol ThomasHarperCollins Publishers

ISBN-10: 0060253754 · ISBN-13: 978‑0060253752 · 2008

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In this lyrical collection, Joyce Carol Thomas and illustrator Floyd Cooper celebrate the diverse spectrum of Black skin tones through evocative verse. Each poem draws parallels between human complexions and the rich, natural hues found in the environment, fostering themes of self-love, cultural pride, and acceptance. This volume serves as a melodic exploration of identity, designed to resonate with young readers through its rhythmic language and warm, illustrative imagery.

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Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
June 30, 2008
Language: English

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Author: Joyce Carol Thomas

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Inferred: African American LiteratureInferred: Children's PoetryInferred: Cultural IdentityInferred: African American Identity

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