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The Blacker the Berry
CCBC Review:
Playful, loving, and poignant poems honor the many shades of black found in a palette of skin tones. Some verses are confident and celebratory (“I am biscuit brown / brown as a biscuit / All warm and waiting / for berries / that I carry / to the kitchen and can”) while others are deep and reflective (“I look white / I am as light / as snowberries in fall / ‘I walk that walk / I talk that talk’ / Yet / Still some say / ‘You’re not really Black!’ ”). Realistic illustrations, rich with color and emotion, portray a range of children and families in this invaluable addition to school and public libraries. ©2008 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
CCBC Age Recommendation: 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Formats:
Picture book
Poetry
Subjects:
Affirmation
African Americans
Difference/Individuality
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publishers:
Amistad, HarperCollins, Joanna Cotler Books
Publish Year: 2008
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780060253752
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 811 Thomas