Keep climbing, girls
By: by Beah E. Richards ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie ; introduction by LisaGay Hamilton.
Contributors: Christie, Gregory, 1971-
Edition: 1st Simon & Schuster ed.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Subjects: Girls -- Juvenile poetry; Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry; Children's poetry, American
Genres: Juvenile poetry
Description: The only way to make a bid for a girl's equality is to climb right up to the toppermost bough of the very tallest tree. The dynamic ode to girl power was written by noted Afro-American actor, poet, and playwright Beach E. Richards. First published in 1951, her poem is given new life in this edition that includes an introduction by LisaGay Hamilton and stunning illustrations by R. Gregory Christie. With its inspirational messsage, this book will empower children with the realization that "the path of life goes up and up/not down!"
Notes: Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.6 0.5 104179.