Love Poems Again are poems on contemporary love that includes a poem on every type of love; spirititual love, family love, love for people and ideals, and of course, romantic love. The book is written from an African American perspective and world view on love.
Mary Lou Williams /Jazz Genius from Child to Adult is a coloring book that examines the life of this pianist from a child prodigy to an adult and all the styles of jazz she played. This coloring book is education for adults, youth and children and includes poetic words and wonderful illustrations. This is one of three books in a trilogy of books written by Poet Fabu. The others are Remember Me: Mary Lou Williams in Poetry and Sacred Mary Lou. Sacred Mary Lou is based on the sacred jazz that Williams created and brilliantly played.
Journey to Wisconsin; African American Life in Haiku is the story of African American Nathaniel and Cynthia Owns, who came to live Baraboo, Wisconsin in the 1800's and have seven generations remaining in the state. Their story testifies to African Americans being in Wisconsin as productive citizens from the 1700's to present day. The true story of the Own family is written in narrative poetry, while the remainder of the book translates the African American experience in the United States from freedom in African, through enslavement, segregation, Civil Rights and contemporary life. This is an absorbing combination of history, scholarship and poetry.
In Our Own Tongues gives poetic voice to three generations of African-American women. It celebrates how Black women speak and do in the ways best known to them. This powerful and healing collection of poetry touches on a variety of experiences in the United States regarding emotional abuse, physical and sexual assaults, racism, lynchings, political issues as well as the permeating smell of magnolias.
Every child has poetry inside of them. Poems, Dreams, and Roses is a book designed to help youth celebrate poetry from an early age. The book chronicles the life of Poet Fabu from childhood through adulthood. She was the third Madison Poet Laureate. This book encourages and inspires children to find the poetry within themselves. It also includes teachers guide, discussion questions and a glossary of terms.
Take a walk down Madison's iconic State Street -- from the State Capitol to UW-Madison's Library Mall -- to witness the images and feel the emotion that dozens of artists felt after the killing of George Floyd. This publication encompasses striking photographs and the artists' own words to understand their motivation and appreciate what they hope readers will feel when they see their work. More than a hundred murals originally commissioned by the City of Madison on storefronts generously provided by downtown business owners are celebrated in this striking collection of art and protest. Also included are original essays from noteworthy Black scholars and a special poem by Madison's former poet laureate. We hope this books encourages you to reflect, to consider and to "Talk About It" when it comes to issues of racial justice."--Jacket flap.
In Our Own Tongues gives poetic voice to three generations of African-American women. It celebrates how Black women speak and do in the ways best known to them. This powerful and healing collection of poetry touches on a variety of experiences in the United States regarding emotional abuse, physical and sexual assaults, racism, lynchings, political issues as well as the permeating smell of magnolias.
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