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Families: Poems Celebrating the African American Experience

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4 out of 5
Based on 11 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
Family relationships are explored and affirmed in this joyful anthology of poems celebrating the diversity of African American families. Michael Strickland, has collaborated with his mother, noted educator Dorothy Strickland, to bring us this warm collection. Rich and powerful poems by Eloise Greenfield, Lucille Clifton, and others are rooted in deeply felt values of belonging and mutual respect.... More
Book Information
PublisherWordsong
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101563972883
ISBN-13978-1563972881
Publication Date10/01/1994
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About Dorothy S. Strickland (Author, Compiler, Editor) : Dorothy S. Strickland is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Dorothy S. Strickland include Literacy Leadership in Early Childhood: The Essential Guid... more
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About John Ward (Editor) : John Ward is a published editor of children's books. A published credit of John Ward is Families: Poems Celebrating the African American Experience.
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About Michael R. Strickland (Illustrator) : Michael R. Strickland is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michael R. Strickland include The Club, Haircuts at Sleepy Sam's.
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