Black Girl You Are Atlas
(Author) Renee WatsonA Coretta Scott King Honor Book Winner of the Walter Dean Myers Award A thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson. In this semi-autobiographical collection of poems, Renée Watson writes about her experience growing up as a young Black girl at the intersections of race, class, and gender. Using a variety of poetic forms, from haiku to free verse, Watson shares recollections of her childhood in Portland, tender odes to the Black women in her life, and urgent calls for Black girls to step into their power. Black Girl You Are Atlas encourages young readers to embrace their future with a strong sense of sisterhood and celebration. With full-color art by celebrated fine artist Ekua Holmes throughout, this collection offers guidance and is a gift for anyone who reads it.
Renee Watson
Renee Watson is a renowned author known for her award-winning novel "Piecing Me Together," which explores themes of race, identity, and empowerment. Her literary style is poignant and thought-provoking, often highlighting the experiences of Black girls and women. Watson's work has made significant contributions to diverse representation in literature.
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