{"product_id":"exquisite-the-poetry-and-life-of-gwendolyn-brooks-hardcover","title":"Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Slade\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCozbi A. Cabrera\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book \u003cbr\u003e A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2021 Association of Library Service to Children Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) is known for her poems about \"real life.\" She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and poverty--showing readers how just about anything could become a beautiful poem. Exquisite follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. This picture-book biography explores the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression--all with a lyrical touch worthy of the subject. Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, receiving the award for poetry in 1950. And in 1958, she was named the poet laureate of Illinois. A bold artist who from a very young age dared to dream, Brooks will inspire young readers to create poetry from their own lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuzanne Slade\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of many books for children, including several about other groundbreaking women, such as \u003ci\u003eDangerous Jane\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Computer Called Katherine\u003c\/i\u003e. Slade lives in Libertyville, Illinois. \u003cb\u003eCozbi A. Cabrera\u003c\/b\u003e holds a BFA from Parsons School of Design. She has illustrated several books for children and is also well known for her handmade cloth dolls. Cabrera lives in Evanston, Illinois. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.6 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coretta Scott King Award (2021)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2021)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769640485152,"sku":"9781419734113","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4a71f3fe5d562fd80784b0870275f55a.webp?v=1780352700","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/exquisite-the-poetry-and-life-of-gwendolyn-brooks-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}