Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy
by Tony Medina
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Pub Date Feb 13 2018 | Archive Date Jul 18 2019
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Description
The New York Times’ 14 Antiracist Books for Kids and Teens
Arnold Adoff Poetry Awards 2020, Special Recognition
Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices 2019
Bank Street College of Eduction Best Children's Books 2019
Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor Book 2019
Kirkus Reviews Best of 2018, Middle Grade Poetry
School Library Journal, Best Books 2018, Poetry
These short, vibrant tanka poems about Black boys and young men depict thirteen views of everyday life: dressed in Sunday best, running to catch a bus, growing up to be teachers, and much more. Each of Tony Medina’s tanka is matched with a different artist—including recent Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Award recipients.
A Note From the Publisher
Keywords: Black men; black boys; tanka; poetry; African American; Caldecott artist; Coretta Scott King recipients; race; justice
Advance Praise
2019 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor Book
Best of 2018, Middle Grade Poetry—Kirkus Reviews Best
Books 2018, Poetry—School Library Journal
In The Margins, 2019 Recommended List
Evanston Public Library, 101 Great Books for Kids 2018
Denver Public Library's Best and Brightest Poetry of 2018
Here Wee Read's 2018 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books
"This shining title deserves a spot in all poetry collections."—School Library Journal, starred review
"It’s a book that celebrates the humanity and power of black children. It’s a beautiful, poignant work."—Fatherly
"The tone of Medina’s poems, however, largely remains encouraging as he emphasizes the multi- faceted nature of the black youth he honors."— Publishers Weekly
"The fascinating illustrations matched with the dazzling imagery of Medina’s tanka make this a captivating release."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The very different artistic renderings, which range from solid to psychedelic, all catch the eye. Though short (only 31 syllables over 5 lines), the poems pack a punch and are a great introduction to reading poetry and the art of writing it. Teachers and other adults will find many ways to use this with children."—Booklist
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780998799940 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 40 |
