A collection of poems celebrating African American fathers by Angela Johnsonn, E. Ethelbert Miller, Carole Boston Weatherford, and others.

In this reflective poetic tribute, the author remembers growing up when many of the great figures in African-American history gathered in her family home to talk and share ideas and even sing.

A collection of poems describes a young boy's life with his working mother as he establishes his own identity and develops a close relationship with his mother's friend, Blue.

Offers an introduction to the world of Langston Hughes, one of the central figures in the Harlem Renaissance, and presents a selection of his poems that reflect African American culture and experience. This collection celebrates the beloved African American poet Langston Hughes, a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920-30's. His poetry was used to champion African Americans and voice his concerns about race and social injustice. An introduction...