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PreS-Gr 3—Collier's characteristic watercolor-and-collage masterpieces bring joy and gravity to Perkins's inspirational poem. With a compelling rhythm that begs for recitation, the verse (often misattributed to Countee Cullen) celebrates the power and potential of black children. The illustrations pair young black faces with visions of their successful futures as astronauts, artists, politicians, and more and feature some of the a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Perkins's 1993 poem asks a number of questions focused on the promise and potential of African American children--what they can l...Log In or Sign Up to Read More