This Is Not A Small Voice: Poems by Black Poets

(Hardback)

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A beautiful, bold and moving collection of 100 poems by Black poets for the whole family to treasure.



Discover classic favourites and new stars in a book that belongs on every child's bookshelf. This gorgeously-illustrated children's anthology makes the perfect introduction to poets such as Lucille Clifton, Langston Hughes, Benjamin Zephaniah, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou, Amanda Gorman, Caleb Femi and Joseph Coelho. It also features brand new work from celebrated writers such as Nikki Grimes and Carole Boston Weatherford.



Compiled by award-winning picture book writer and editor Traci N. Todd, this collection touches a wide range of themes - hope and struggle, joy and pride, home and food, music and family. Each poem is perfectly paired with vibrant, heartfelt illustrations from Jade Orlando. This is a gift book to cherish - a brilliant tribute to the rich literary history and bright future of Black writing.

Author Bio

Traci N. Todd is the award-winning author of Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes, and Make a Pretty Sound: A Story of Ella Jenkins-First Lady of Children's Music. Traci has also been a children's book editor for over 20 years, and is responsible for many successful titles, including the New York Times-bestselling The ABCs of Black History. Traci writes and edits in Queens, New York, and when she isn't working, she likes to watch scary movies in the dark.

Jade Orlando is an award-winning illustrator working in Atlanta, Georgia. Her colourful illustrations are featured in books, apparel, advertising and licensing, with clients including Hallmark, Simon & Schuster, and the ACLU. Jade lives with her husband, cats, and a greyhound named Petra. When she's not illustrating, you can usually find her curled up with her pets and a really good book.