Audio Reviews:
Recording released in January, 2000
"This collection of 36 poems
by 25 poets is a celebration in African-American voices. The program begins with
a stirring song that sets the scene for Ashley Bryan and Renee Joshua-Porter,
who read with care, yet with exuberance and pride, capturing the heart and soul
of these poets."
- AudioFile
"The most outstanding feature of
this collection is that a biographical sketch explaining the historical context
of the poem prefaces each poet's work. School libraries will find this set especially
useful to meet demands for Black History materials."
- School Library Journal
"Providing a comprehensive overview
of African American poets and their works.....this collection is a valuable audio
resource. This collection should be valuable to anyone (student or adult) wishing
an introduction to the subject, and hearing the poems read will likely make them
more accessible to many. Especially recommended for middle and high school students
as well as public library poetry collections."
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Kliatt
Book Reviews:
"A fine volume to use across the curriculum."
-
Booklist
"A splendid, rattling good collection of poetry..."
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Kirkus Reviews
SYNOPSIS:
Each of the 25 poets (representing 36 poems) in this collection
is introduced with a brief biography and poetry notes. Unforgettable performances
by award-winners Ashley Bryan and Renee Joshua-Porter provide a stirring tribute
to 25 of America's best poets - from Lucy Terry to Rita Dove.
| Authors included: | Lucy Terry
Phillis Wheatley
George Moses Horton
James M. Whitfield
Frances
Ellen Watkins Harper
W.E.B.DuBois
James Weldon Johnson
Paul Laurence
Dunbar
Angelina Weld Grimké
Georgia Douglas Johnson
Fenton
Johnson
Claude McKay
Jean Toomer
| Gwendolyn B. Bennett
Arna Bontemps
Langston Hughes
Countee Cullen
Margaret Walker
Gwendolyn Brooks
Maya Angelou
Audre Lorde
Amiri Baraka
Nikki Giovanni
Alice Walker
Rita Dove |
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