"Distributed in Canada by H. B. Fenn and Company Ltd. Library of Congress
Cataloging-in-Publication Data Giovanni, Nikki. The genie in the jars by Nikki
Giovanni; illustrated by Chris Raschka. Summary: In this hymn to the power of art
and of ..."
"Artfully retold by a renowned poet and illustrated with energy and charm by a Caldecott Medalist, this twist on an Aesop fable is as witty asit is satisfying.Every year the Grasshoppers sing and play their instruments and the Ants work in rhythm to the music. The crops come up smoothly, and the Ants bring in the harvest to the Grasshoppersâ beat. But when winter comes, the Ants turn their backs on the Grasshoppers, and Jimmy Grasshopp ..."
"Nikki Giovanni's evocative, lyrical poem spins words of freedom, but warns against the pain it can bring. She weaves a glowing fabric on the black loom of language, colored with hopes and dreams. With hints of jazz and folktales and nursery rhymes, The Genie in the Jar is also a simple story of love. With illustrations by Chris Raschka, this poetic evocation of love and pride is as deep as the human heart. Full color."
"The South: to render all that it means to an African American takes someone with acutely tuned senses, someone with a patience, a passion even, for the region's history and contradictions. It takes a poet. In this new anthology, the first of its kind, more than one hundred contemporary black poets laugh at and cry about, pray for and curse, flee and return to--the South.Voices new to the scene appear in "The Ringing Ear" alongside some ..."
"The South: to render all that it means to an African American takes someone with acutely tuned senses, someone with a patience, a passion even, for the region's history and contradictions. It takes a poet. In this new anthology, the first of its kind, more than one hundred contemporary black poets laugh at and cry about, pray for and curse, flee and return to--the South.Voices new to the scene appear in The Ringing Ear alongside some of ..."
"These are the tales of a king and his country. These are the legends whispered in the jungle, myths of the unconquered men and women and the land they love. These are the Tales of Wakanda."
A Library (Hardcover) by NikkiGiovanni Hardcover, Published 2022 by Versify ISBN-13: 978-0-358-38765-7, ISBN: 0-358-38765-5
"... GLENN PARRIS Glenn Parris is the author of The Renaissance of Aspirin, his debut novel, Dragon's Heir: The Archeologist's Tale, and Unbitten: A Vampire Dream. His short story “The Tooth Fairies” heads up the anthology Where the Veil is ..."
"... Thomas Sankara , Lucia Sánchez Saornil , Bobby Seale , Chief Seattle , Assata Shakur , Tupac Shakur , Nina Simone ... in Seventeenth-Century North America and the Caribbean - Gerald Horne Women and Revolution -Leira Sanchez The Rose ..."
"The theme for this year's journal is "Season of Women" and will be a centennial celebration of the 19th amendment to the US Constitution giving women the right to vote passed one hundred years ago."
Make Me Rain Poems & Prose by NikkiGiovanni Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 2020 by William Morrow October 2020 ISBN-13: 978-0-06-299528-5, ISBN: 0-06-299528-6
"As sharp and outspoken as ever, this artist long hailed as a healer and a sage returns with this profound book of poetry in which she continues to call attention to injustice and give readers an unfiltered look into the most private parts ..."
Love Poems by NikkiGiovanni Counterpack - Empty ISBN-13: 978-0-688-15236-9, ISBN: 0-688-15236-8
Rosa by NikkiGiovanni Published by ISBN-13: 978-0-439-89884-3, ISBN: 0-439-89884-6
I Am Loved by NikkiGiovanni, Ashley Bryan Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-5344-0492-2, ISBN: 1-5344-0492-9
"Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a dozen of National Book Award winner Nikki Giovanni’s poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish.There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newbery honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual lay ..."
"Showcases a legacy of pride, struggle, and triumph through consequential events and people, covering milestones and challenges met while highlighting the considerable contributions African Americans have made to the fabric of American ..."
I Am Loved by NikkiGiovanni 48 Pages, Published 2018 by Simon And Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-5344-0493-9, ISBN: 1-5344-0493-7
"You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved—themselves!"
"Includes: Rosa, written by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier, narrated by Nikki Giovanni; Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story From The Underground Railroad, written by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, narrated by Jerry ..."
A Good Cry What We Learn From Tears and Laughter by NikkiGiovanni Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 2017 by William Morrow ISBN-13: 978-0-06-239945-8, ISBN: 0-06-239945-4
"One of America’s most celebrated poets looks inward in this powerful collection, a rumination on her life and the people who have shaped her.The poetry of Nikki Giovanni has spurred movements, turned hearts and informed generations. She’s been hailed as a firebrand, a radical, a healer, and a sage; a wise and courageous voice who has spoken out on the sensitive issues, including race and gender, that touch our national consciousness. As ..."
Hallelujah Anyhow! A Healing Anthology of Poems, Letters, Prayers & Art by Sabrina C. Nash, NikkiGiovanni Paperback, 380 Pages, Published 2017 by Facts Education ISBN-13: 978-0-692-97277-9, ISBN: 0-692-97277-3
"Open your mind, heart and spirit to the healing powers of poetry and art!Hallelujah Anyhow! Is an anthology of poems, letters, prayers, stories and art about life. Hallelujah Anyhow! will take you (the reader), on a journey of growth and development through explored topics "Popular Culture & Life", "Relationships & Situationships,” “Family Matters,” "Growing Pains," and "Transitioning". This book features the writings of over 50 contrib ..."