A Crown of Stories: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison (Weatherford Carole Boston)(Pevná vazba)

From award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford comes a captivating picture book biography about the incredible life of esteemed author, editor, and activist Toni Morrison, featuring gorgeous illustrations by debut artist Khalif Tahir Thompson.How do you tell a story?Before Toni Morrison was a Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel Prize–winning author, she was Chloe Ardelia Wofford, a little girl in Ohio who was both the only Black child in her first-grade classroom and the only student who was able to read.This is the true story of how that young girl learned from her upbringing, surrounded herself with stories, and made a tremendous impact on the world. Toni MorrisonÂ’s pen was her sword, and she grew to be a titan of the arts. Her legacy is one that still touches readers to this day.Expertly and evocatively told by award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford, with beautiful painted illustrations by Khalif Tahir Thompson, this is a must-have picture book biography for any collection. It celebrates Toni MorrisonÂ’s legacy while inspiring readers to create art, believe in themselves, and strive for greatness.Â
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