Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy

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Pub Date 13 Feb 2018 | Archive Date 18 Jul 2019

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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.

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...


A Note From the Publisher

Keywords: Black men; black boys; tanka; poetry; African American; Caldecott artist; Coretta Scott King recipients; race; justice

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

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...


Available Editions

EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9780998799940
PRICE $16.95 (USD)
PAGES 40