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The Blacker the Berry (Ala Notable Children's Books. Middle Readers)

ISBN: 9780060253752

Title: The Blacker the Berry (Ala Notable Children's Books. Middle Readers)

Author: Joyce Carol Thomas

KDL Description:

Many shades of black are celebrated in this wonderful collection of poems and portraits as diverse skin colors are compared to beautiful things in and of the world, including rich black coffee and a bronze autumn leaf.

Amazon Description:

A collection of poems, including “Golden Goodness,” “Cranberry Red,” and “Biscuit Brown,” celebrating individuality and Afro-American identity.