{"product_id":"one-last-word-wisdom-from-the-harlem-renaissance-hardcover","title":"One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNikki Grimes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Last Word \u003c\/i\u003eis the work of a master poet. --Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Crossover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissance--paired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses The Golden Shovel poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustrators--including Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many more--to create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of 2017, Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of 2017, Nonfiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNikki Grimes \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the Printz Honor and Sibert Honor book \u003ci\u003eOrdinary Hazards\u003c\/i\u003e; NAACP Image Award nominee \u003ci\u003ePlanet Middle School\u003c\/i\u003e; Coretta Scott King Award winner \u003ci\u003eBronx Masquerade\u003c\/i\u003e; Coretta Scott King Author Honor books \u003ci\u003eJazmin's Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTalkin' About Bessie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Dark Sons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Paris\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWords with Wings\u003c\/i\u003e, which was also named an ALA Notable Book; and \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Goodbye?\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Book. She lives in Corona, California.\u003cbr\u003ewww.nikkigrimes.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 6.1 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 January 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770610221344,"sku":"9781619635548","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/04051c3d696a5ded073042d6a6206247.webp?v=1780375159","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/one-last-word-wisdom-from-the-harlem-renaissance-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}