num_pages: 32
description: Black is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread; snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous poetry collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of black beautifully.Included in Brightly.com's 2017 list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids. "Highly recommended for home and school libraries," commented Brightly's Charnaie Gordon. "Each melodic poem eloquently conveys the beauty of different skin tones and complexions. There are also themes of family, traditions, feelings, self-love, and acceptance echoed throughout this book."We are color struck The way an artist strikesHis canvas with his brush of many huesLook closely at these mirrorsthese palettes of skinEach color is richin its own right
language: English
title: The Blacker the Berry
titlecomplete: The Blacker the Berry
genres: Cultural, Picture Books, Poetry, African American Literature, Nonfiction, Multicultural Literature, Childrens, Art, Race, African American
ratings_count: 630
awards: awardedAt: 1230796800000
name: Coretta Scott King Book Award
category: Illustrator, Author Honor
publisher: HarperCollins Publishers