{"product_id":"the-blacker-the-berry-9780063144880","title":"The Blacker the Berry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in Brightly's 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Evocative, colorful poetry. An essential picture book.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are color struck \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe way an artist strikes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis canvas with his brush of many hues\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLook closely at these mirrors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ethese palettes of skin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach color is rich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ein its own right\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooper, Floyd:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloyd Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e received a Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations in \u003cem\u003eThe Blacker the Berry\u003c\/em\u003e and a Coretta Scott King Honor for \u003cem\u003eBrown Honey in Broomwheat Tea\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eI Have Heard of a Land\u003c\/em\u003e. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mr. Cooper received a degree in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma and, after graduating, worked as an artist for a major greeting card company. His many beloved books form a lasting legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas, Joyce Carol:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoyce Carol Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e is an internationally renowned author who received the National Book Award for her first novel, \u003cem\u003eMarked By Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, and a Coretta Scott King Honor for \u003cem\u003eThe Blacker the Berry\u003c\/em\u003e and for her first picture book, \u003cem\u003eBrown Honey in Broomwheat Tea\u003c\/em\u003e. Her picture book \u003cem\u003eI Have Heard of a Land\u003c\/em\u003e received a Coretta Scott King Honor and an IRA\/CBC Teachers' Choice Award and was an ALA Notable Book. Her other titles include \u003cem\u003eThe Gospel Cinderella\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrowning Glory\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGingerbread Days\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Gathering of Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e. Ms. Thomas lives in Berkeley, California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amistad Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50448841638162,"sku":"9780063144880","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d2987c35-43fc-4d2b-853b-c16641057403.jpg?v=1763537417","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-blacker-the-berry-9780063144880","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}