Crowning Glory

By Joyce Carol Thomas

Book Overview

hair a gift wrapped ribboned curled tied With these joyous poems, National Book Award-winning author Joyce Carol Thomas lovingly celebrates the beauty and distinction of African-American hair. Accompanied by artist Brenda Joysmith's soft, lush portraits of women and girls of all ages, Thomas's lyrical language shares what is special about hair that-is dreadlocked, braided, adorned, or worn free. The poems and images rejoice in the spirit of individuality that comes from having your unique crowning glory.

• Format: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060234741
• ISBN13: 9780060234744
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3