The Blacker the Berry

Name: The Blacker the Berry
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SKU: 9780063144880
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By Joyce Carol Thomas

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Summary

The Blacker the Berry by Joyce Carol Thomas is a beautifully illustrated children's book that celebrates the beauty and diversity of African American skin tones. Through a series of poetic verses, it highlights the unique characteristics and stories behind different shades, promoting self-love and cultural pride. The book artfully combines lyrical language with vibrant illustrations to convey a powerful message about embracing one's own identity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This beautifully illustrated children's book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories that celebrate cultural heritage and embrace diversity. The lyrical poems highlight the beauty of different skin tones within the black community, fostering self-love and pride in young readers.

In this lyrical and luminous poetry collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of Black beautifully.

Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids.

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Black is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread; snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous poetry collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of Black beautifully.

Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids. "Highly recommended for home and school libraries," commented Brightly's Charnaie Gordon. "Each melodic poem eloquently conveys the beauty of different skin tones and complexions. There are also themes of family, traditions, feelings, self-love, and acceptance echoed throughout this book."

“Evocative, colorful poetry. An essential picture book.”—Kirkus (starred review)

We are color struck

The way an artist strikes

His canvas with his brush of many hues

Look closely at these mirrors

these palettes of skin

Each color is rich

in its own right

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Blacker the Berry is lauded for its evocative and vibrant poetry that celebrates diversity and the beauty of varied skin tones. With colourful illustrations, it is considered an essential picture book for children, capturing the richness of identity and self-acceptance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063144880

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joyce Carol Thomas Young Adult

About the Author

Joyce Carol Thomas is an internationally renowned author who received the National Book Award for her first novel, Marked By Fire, and a Coretta Scott King Honor for The Blacker the Berry and for her first picture book, Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea. Her picture book I Have Heard of a Land received a Coretta Scott King Honor and an IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice Award and was an ALA Notable Book. Her other titles include The Gospel Cinderella, Crowning Glory, Gingerbread Days, and A Gathering of Flowers. Ms. Thomas lives in Berkeley, California.