`A cycle of a dozen lyrical poems exploring issues of African-American identity through delicately interwoven images. . . . Laden with meaning, the poetry is significant and lovely. Cooper's paintings, with vibrant, unsentimentalized characters in earth tone illumined with gold, are warm, contemplative'a beautiful complement to Thomas's eloquence. A must.' 'K. `Poems rooted in home, family, and the African-American experience…. Highly readable and attractive.' 'BL.
1994 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book for Nonfiction
1994 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book for Illustration
1994 Teachers' Choices (IRA)
Notable 1994 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1994 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE)
100 Books for Reading and Sharing (NY Public Library)
1993 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)
Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea ANNOTATION A collection of poems exploring the theme of African-American identity.
FROM THE PUBLISHER żżżA cycle of a dozen lyrical poems exploring issues of African-American identity through delicately interwoven images. . . . Laden with meaning, the poetry is significant and lovely. Cooper's paintings, with vibrant, unsentimentalized characters in earth tone illumined with gold, are warm, contemplative'a beautiful complement to Thomas's eloquence. A must.' 'K. żżżPoems rooted in home, family, and the African-American experience.... Highly readable and attractive.' 'BL. 1994 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book for Nonfiction1994 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book for Illustration1994 Teachers' Choices (IRA)Notable 1994 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)1994 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts (NCTE)100 Books for Reading and Sharing (NY Public Library)1993 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA) Author Biography: Joyce Carol Thomas was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and now lives in California. A poet, novelist, and playwright, she has been honored with the National Book Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award for her work. In her latest book of poetry, A Mother's Heart, A Daughter's Love: Poems for Us to Share, she reflects on the lifelong relationship between mothers and daughters.
FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature - Jan Lieberman Ms. Thomas sings of her pride in her African American heritage in her collection of poems. The imagery of the poems like the title itself will warm your heart regardless of the color of your skin. Cooper's painting are exquisite portraits of people we are certain we know. Don't miss this one. 1996 (orig.
BookList - Janice Del Negro A dozen poems rooted in home, family, and the African American experience combine with a series of warm and evocative watercolors in this highly readable and attractive picture book. Thomas' easily accessible style uses simple images to communicate complicated emotions and issues, and Cooper's watercolors invite the viewer to participate in the family gatherings and ritual tea brewing that take place. The title poem is a jewel. Its opening lines draw you in: "My mother says I am / Brown honey in broomwheat tea / My father calls me the sweetwater / of his days." The tangible sense of place and family found throughout the book, in both the poetry and the illustrations, makes this a strong addition to school and public library collections.
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