A young boy named Everett Anderson copes with the loss of his father through a series of poems.
Author
Lucille Clifton
8 books in the catalog
Lucille Clifton has 8 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly poetry, family and children's literature. The titles we've reviewed span 1971 to 1983.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–15, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
This book uses simple counting to explore a child's world and feelings.
Everett Anderson anticipates the joy of Christmas and the arrival of Santa Claus.
A young Black girl finds a smooth stone that brings her good luck and connects her to her ancestors.
This collection of poems explores the experience of pregnancy and the anticipation of a new life from the perspective of the mother.
A collection of poems reflecting on the experiences and emotions of a young boy named Everett Anderson throughout the year.
A young Black girl navigates the challenges and joys of growing up in the 1960s.
A young boy named Peter doesn't believe in spring until he experiences its wonders and changes.
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