Crowning Glory

By Joyce Carol Thomas

Subjects: African American girls, African Americans, Families, Family, Girls, Children's poetry, African American families, Children's poetry, American, American poetry, Poetry, Juvenile poetry

Description: With these joyous poems, National Book Award-winning author Joyce Carol Thomas lovingly celebrates the beauty and distinction of African-American hair. Accompanied by artist Brenda Joysmith's soft, lush portraits of women and girls of all ages, Thomas's lyrical language shares what is special about hair that-is dreadlocked, braided, adorned, or worn free. The poems and images rejoice in the spirit of individuality that comes from having your unique crowning glory.