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black is brown is tan

Arnold Adoff

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Originally published in 1973, Black Is Brown Is Tan was the first children's book to feature an interracial family. In this 21st-century version, with new, sunlight-drenched watercolors, Mom is still "a tasty tan and coffee pumpkin pie / with dark brown eyes and almond ears," and Daddy is "light with pinks and tiny tans / dark hair growing on my arms / that darken in the summer sun / brown eyes / big yellow ears." The happy, normal family goes about their day, drinking milk, barbecuing, spending time with grandmas and aunts and uncles, and reading stories. Throughout, they celebrate "all the colors of the race":

black is brown is tan
is girl is boy
is nose is
face
is all
the
colors
of the race

This warm and loving story is just as meaningful today as it was decades ago. Readers from multicultural families, especially, will appreciate this tribute to the diversity of the American family from renowned poet Arnold Adoff (Touch the Poem) and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, Emily Arnold McCully (Mirette on the High Wire). (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

I Am the Darker Brother: An Anthology of Modern Poems by African Americans

Arnold Adoff

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Makes you proud to be a minority! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I loved this book, it made me proud to be an African American. It makes you realize that the things you see on TV and the news are covering up the talent and greatness of African Americans. There are poems by various poets, all of them are great!

the best book ever 5 out of 5 stars.
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Can you imagine a book that can change your emotion with every poem that you read? Well, with I AM THE DARKER BROTHER that is what happens. First, you can be reading a poem that makes you happy then you are reading one that makes you sad. Or a poem that is calm and then an intense one. Also in this book there is a poet that writes a poem in a poem, I will tell you about that later. But if you like poetry this is a perfect book for you.

One of the poems that I really liked was "JACKET NOTES" by Ishmael Reed. I liked this one a lot because Ishmael made me really think about this poem. The thing that it made me really think about was what does the barrel symbolize. He talks about it falling over a water fall. Then at the end of the poem he says, "What really hurt is that you're bigger then the barrel." I thought that the barrel symbolizes a prison and the black man is bigger than it but can not get out if the barrel--the prison. I'll let you read it and try and figure it out for yourself.

Another poem that I liked was "A MOMENT PLEASE" by Samuel Allen. This poem confused me because I did not understand the poem. But even if it confused me for some reason I still like it. That was because there were two poems in one. One poem you had to read every third line. The poem that is italic talks about the earth. The second poem talks about a guy just walking and people asking him if he is Arabian or not.

Editorial Review:

A collection of African-American poetry is specifically created for young readers and includes a foreword by Nikki Giovanni and contributions by such prominent writers as Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.

My Black Me: A Beginning Book of Black Poetry (A Puffin Poetry Book)

Various

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Portrait 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Ijust love each and everypoem in this book

It was very educational and fascinating. 5 out of 5 stars.
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My favorite poem is "Black Monument". It was very emotional and interesting. Another favorite poem is "Dream Variation". I would suggest that children ages 9 - 12 read this book.

A Great Discussion Starter 3 out of 5 stars.
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This short collection of poems by blacks edited by Arnold Adoff is an excellent primer for all 'colored' people. As the introduction says it is 'black poems for all sisters and brothers.'

There are several classics from Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Sam Cornish. Many of the poets are products of the Harlem Renaissance, so no matter what page you read, you'll get a treat.

It's a short book. Great for a book discussion group or even a Sunday school class--the more diverse in age and race, the better. Discuss it with these things in mind: racial sensitivity, cultural relevance (in the poet's era and ours), and empowerment.

Remember: listen. learn. love.

--
Linda Leigh Hargrove is the author of two works of fiction: The Making of Isaac Hunt (2007) and Loving Cee Cee Johnson (2008). Her writings blend suspense, humor, and faith into compelling stories about race and class in America.

Editorial Review:

A compilation of poems reflecting thoughts on being black by such authors as Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, and Imamu Amiri Baraka.

Love Letters

Arnold Adoff

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Love Letters by Arnold Adoff 4 out of 5 stars.
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Endearing poems that express children's feelings of love, friendship and curiosity are gathered together in the form of letters in this unique and creative collection. The charismatic letters penned to teachers, classmates, family members and others such as the playground snow girl or "fill-in-your-own-name" delight and intrigue 4 to 8 year old readers. Adding a different twist to modern free verse, Adoff makes brilliant use of word and letter placement to emphasize and capture the statement each love letter makes. There is a poem to which every child can relate, whether it is the boy with a secret crush- "Dear Tall Girl At Front Table: I love you more than peanut butter cookies crumble. I love you more than yellow bees bumble. I also love you more than dark thunder clouds rumble." -or the admiring son- "Dear Hard Working Dad: Even when you snore on the couch, I am proud with a full heart for you." Each poem stands alone as a distinctive piece, and is accompanied by innovative artwork for which illustrator Desimini used sculptured models, collages, oil paintings, photographs and mixed-media computer graphics. A true-to-life model of grandmother's head accompanies a tribute to her homemade treats, and an original collage of common objects forms a self portrait that accompanies a letter to oneself. This collection would make a great addition to a Valentine's Day celebration as a read-aloud, and children will be drawn to its humor and lightheartedness while reading independently as well.

Editorial Review:

A poetry collection enhanced by lavish collages and paintings places secret admirers, klutzes, friends, enemies, moms and dads, and dogs and cats as the objects of humorous and amorous valentines.

Touch The Poem

Arnold Adoff

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Arnold Adoff manages to climb inside a child's mind, body, and soul to write these poems of seeing, feeling, tasting, hearing, smelling... being. He loosely follows the seasons of the year with verses about the hottest day of the month so far, raking and rolling in fall leaves, the itchiness of a wet wool hat in winter, and a "Spring Saturday Morning":

Legs Into Over Alls,
Feet Into Socks,
Toes Finding
Their Places:
I Pull My Boots On
And Buckle My Rain
Slicker All The Way.
I Am Ready With My
Black Rubber Hat.

I Do A Monster Walk
Outside
Into The Mud.

Lisa Desimini's mixed-media collages use photographs, paintings, paper, and computer graphics to create exquisitely original artwork that perfectly engages with Adoff's verses. These two collaborated on another wonderful poetry collection called Love Letters. No need to be a poetry buff to enjoy either one of these special books. Go ahead--touch the poems! (Ages 4 and older) --Emilie Coulter

In for Winter, Out for Spring

Arnold Adoff

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The glories of the change of the seasons are seen afresh from a young girl's perspective in this beautifully illustrated book by the author of Black Is Brown Is Tan and My Black Me. "What a celebration indeed."--Booklist. Full color.

Daring Dog and Captain Cat

Arnold Adoff

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Not a easy read for bleary eyed parents 2 out of 5 stars.
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Let me preface this by saying that my two year old loves this book. LOVES it. She asks for it every night for her bedtime story. I, on the other hand, and not that fond of it. Yes, it's a collection of poems, but the typeface/spacing makes it a little difficult to read the first time, especially if you're tired. After that, it is just repetitive enough for a toddler to fall head over heels in love with, and for a parent to want to use the book for kindling.

Fabulous read 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book begs to be read aloud with voice and character. I beg my son to allow me to read it to him. Captain Cat and Daring Dog have loads of personality. They make us giggle in their swashbuckling adventures.

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Rat Crooks Beware

While others sleep
Daring Dog
and
Captain Cat
rise and prowl
and rule the night.

The Poetry of Black America: Anthology of the 20th Century

Arnold Adoff

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Sports Pages (Reading Rainbow Book)

Arnold Adoff

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Not Adoff's Best 2 out of 5 stars.
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Arnold Adoff has written marvelous books of poetry. This isn't one of them. Many of the poems seem to have been written by children. Perhaps that was the intention. Perhaps a sports fan or athlete would be able to connect to the text better than I did. There are some excellent images such as a soccer player who is "a brown tornado on a muddy day" and a dry throat waiting for a cold can of pop. Could be a nice tool for getting young athletes to reflect on their activities through poetry and other types of writing.

Not Adoff's Best 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Arnold Adoff has written marvelous books of poetry. This isn't one of them. Many of the poems seem to have been written by children. Perhaps that was the intention. Perhaps a sports fan or athlete would be able to connect to the text better than I did. There are some excellent images such as a soccer player who is "a brown tornado on a muddy day" and a dry throat waiting for a cold can of pop. Could be a nice tool for getting young athletes to reflect on their activities through poetry and other types of writing.

Editorial Review:

Poems about the experiences and feelings of young athletes involved in various sports.

Slow Dance Heartbreak Blues

Arnold Adoff

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A poingant peek at adolescence as many of us remember it. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Arnold Adoff captures the essence of being a fumbling, embarassed teenager through his poems. Love, drugs, and school are just a few of the topics covered in the many uniquely formed poems. Adoff, who writes successfully from many perspectives, can bring you back to your youth or identify with a young person today with "Slow Dance: Heart Break Blues."

Fun book 4 out of 5 stars.
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Slow Dance: Heart Break Blues is a great book for teens trying to get through life. Many teens would be able to relate to this. I loved all the poems in it and it is just a great book in all. I recommend this to teens just trying to get through life.

Editorial Review:

A collection of poetry for teenagers by a winner of the National Council of Teachers of English Poetry Award speaks directly to contemporary young adults and considers the ups and downs of coming of age.