Meet Danitra Brown
Thirteen poems about the friendship of two young African American girls living in a city neighborhood. Title character Danitra Brown has a strong sense of heritage, self and self-respect, giving her a dynamic presence. Her best friend, Zuri Jackson, is shy and less confident, but it is her narrative voice that carries each poem, the themes of which extend from their friendship and families to growing up African American and female. Together, Nikki Grimes' free-verse text and Floyd Cooper's warm-toned paintings capture the moments of joy and moments of sadness that best friends share. ©1994 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-10
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Formats:
Picture book
Poetry
Subjects:
Affirmation
African Americans
Families
Friendship
Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
Publish Year: 1994
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0688120741
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 811 Grimes