Gwendolyn Brooks: "Poetry Is Life Distilled"

by Christine M. Hill

A full-color biography series features inspirational and contemporary African-Americans of interest to young people and who are important role models for all youngsters.

128 pages, Library Binding

First published June 8, 2005

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a young person’s biography about Gwendolyn Brooks that I checked out of my local library. It is a quick read and I learned quite a bit about Brooks’ life. Of course, as a children’s biography there is so much left out, so I will look for a more substantive bio that takes s deeper dive. Where the book would have benefitted is by including a few poems or stanzas of her work.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I seem to be reading a lot of children's books these days, and maybe it's because that's the only section I seem to get to at the public library. This book is for older kids - probably 11 year olds. But it is really good - really personable to Gwendolyn Brooks. Talked about her marital troubles, etc. in a general sort of way which I thought was quite honest and interesting. I'd never read anything about Gwendolyn Brooks before and I found the book to be really educational in a very approachable way.

[Dayna Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful look at the life of one of America's best African-American poets written for younger readers. A great introduction to nonfiction for younger readers.