A poetry collection which recounts the feelings of Black childrenabout their neighborhoods, American society, and themselves.

The newest addition to the acclaimed Poetry for Young People series shines a light on the power and beauty of African-American verse. Helpful and generous annotations, a lively introduction, and beautiful illustrations make this the ideal book to introduce young readers to the marvels of poetry.

Artwork and poems by such writers as Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Askia Toure portray the creativity, strength, and beauty of their African American heritage.

An ALA Notable Children's Book, Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems includes sixteen poems that tell of love and the simple joys of everyday life, seen through the eyes of a child: playing with a friend, skipping rope, riding on a train—or keeping Mama company till Daddy gets back. Each of these sixteen "love poems" is spoken straight from the perspective of a child. Riding on a train, listening to music, playing with a friend...each poem elicits...