A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the
first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize  Gwendolyn
Brooks (1917–2000) is known for her poems about “real life.”
She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and poverty—showing
readers how just about anything could become a beautiful poem.
Exquisite follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult
life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age.
This picture-book biography explores the intersections of race,
gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression—all
with a lyrical touch worthy of the subject. Gwendolyn Brooks was
the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, receiving the
award for poetry in 1950. And in 1958, she was named the poet
laureate of Illinois. A bold artist who from a very young age dared
to dream, Brooks will inspire young readers to create poetry from
their own lives.
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