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Black girl you are Atlas  Cover Image Book Book

Black girl you are Atlas / written by Renée Watson ; fine art by Ekua Holmes.

Watson, Renée, (author.). Holmes, Ekua, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593461709
  • ISBN: 0593461703
  • Physical Description: 81 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Kokila, 2024.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 12 and up. Kokila.
Grades 7-9. Kokila.
Subject: African American girls > Poetry.
African American women > Poetry.
American poetry.
Genre: Poetry.
Autobiographical poetry.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 19 of 21 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 3 of 3 copies available at Cass County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 21 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cass County Library-Archie YA 811.6 WAT 2024 (Text) 0002205962323 Young Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Cass County Library-Harrisonville YA 811.6 WAT 2024 (Text) 0002206346393 Young Adult Non-Fiction Available -
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center YA 811.6 WAT 2024 (Text) 0002206346401 Young Adult Non-Fiction Available -


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