by Nikki Grimes (Author), Javaka Steptoe (Illustrator)
Tiana has a pocketful of words: green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems--one, lyrical free verse and the other, haiku. The paired poems reflect Tiana's lively spirit and urban outlook and are showcased in Javaka Steptoe's inventive collages, which include a wide range of materials, from faucet handles to pumpkin seeds to a hand-sculpted, gilded alphabet. A fusion of two remarkable creative talents, A Pocketful of Poems is an engaging portrait of a down-to-earth girl who has a way with words, as well as a tantalizing introduction to poetry. Author's note on haiku.
Author Biography
Best-selling author Nikki Grimes's many awards include the Coretta Scott King Award and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal. She lives in the Los Angeles area. nikkigrimes.com
Best-selling author-illustrator
Javaka Steptoe's many awards include the Caldecott Medal and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. He lives in Brooklyn. javaka.com
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 10.7 x 7.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 18, 2018
