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. Yet her family owned great treasure – a bookcase filled with precious poems.Įach night, her father read fine poetry aloud,
Gwendolyn grew up in the big city of Chicago with little money to spare.
Themes/topics: poetry, Great Depression, African American history Title: EXQUISITE: THE POETRY AND LIFE OF GWENDOLYN BROOKS EXQUISITE: THE POETRY AND LIFE OF GWENDOLYN BROOKS truly is exquisite! Suzann e Slade is another favorite author who continually teaches me about the craft of writing picture books.Ĭongratulations to Ruthie Kirk! You’ve won a copy of IS IT OVER? by Sandy Brehl! Today, for Perfect Picture Book Friday, I’m sharing another favorite from the “BEST of 2020” lists.
