Exquisite: the poetry and life of Gwendolyn Brooks
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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. This pictue-book biography follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. It 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.
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Slade, S., & Cabrera, C. A. (2020). Exquisite: the poetry and life of Gwendolyn Brooks. New York, Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Slade, Suzanne and Cozbi A., Cabrera. 2020. Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks. New York, Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Slade, Suzanne and Cozbi A., Cabrera, Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks. New York, Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Slade, Suzanne, and Cozbi A. Cabrera. Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks. New York, Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.
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