Hey Black Child

By: Useni Eugene Perkins, Bryan Collier (Illustrator)

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Hardcover | 14 November 2017 | Edition Number 1

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Hardcover
40 Pages

Age
4+

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
1.2 x 23.7 x 28.6

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Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by acclaimed poet Useni Eugene Perkins

Hey Black Child--do you know who you are? Who you really are?

So begins the widely-recited poem by Useni Eugene Perkins, to be illustrated by award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. An ode to black children, this empowering picture book is a celebration of African-American lives that promotes the self-esteem, making this both a timely and important book, especially in light of recent events across America.

Industry Reviews

Praise for Hey Black Child
A School Library Journal Top 20 Books of the Year Pick

* "This book dazzles in every way and is bound to inspire so many more viral videos of black children speaking their abundant futures into existence. All black children need to know Perkins' prideful poem, possibly by heart, because it's really that doggone good."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Perkins's poem has always made for a stirring recitation; new and old fans will find that Collier's images do full justice to it."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The punchy text and the invigorating art make this a wonderful choice for story hours or classroom discussion where children can voice their own dreams."--Booklist
* "Collier's characteristic watercolor-and-collage masterpieces bring joy and gravity to Perkins's inspirational poem. With a compelling rhythm that begs for recitation, the verse celebrates the power and potential of black children... A rousing celebration and call to action, this book is a great choice for every library."--School Library Journal, starred review

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