Heartwood (New Books for New Readers) by NikkyFinney Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1997 by University Press Of Kentucky ISBN-13: 978-0-8131-0910-7, ISBN: 0-8131-0910-8
"" Deep in the center of every tree, you'll find the heartwood. The characters in this new book by poet Nikky Finney are the heartwood of their small Kentucky communities. You'll meet Buck Jones and Mae Bennet, whose anger has twisted them up inside, Queenie Sims and Arizona Scott, who can see the good in people, and Trina Sims and Jenny Bryan, two young women who discover how much they are alike despite their different skin color."
"In a time when image is indeed everything, our personal appearance has a tremendous effect on nearly every aspect of our lives on a daily basis. Our choice of hairstyle can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection by groups and individuals. The choices made by African Americans are particularly charged, often affecting the wearer and the viewer in unique and sometimes life-altering ways.Good and Bad Hair emerges out of photo ..."
"The Kentucky Humanities Council began its New Books for New Readers project
because Kentucky's adult literacy students want books that recognize their
intelligence and experience while meeting their need for simplicity in writing. The
firstĀ ..."