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Inheritance - Elizabeth Acevedo

By Elizabeth Acevedo

Release Date: 2022-05-03

Genre: Poetry for Young Adults

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They tell me to “fix” my hair.

And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten;

but how do you fix this shipwrecked

history of hair?

In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura BelprĂ©-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad—the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance.

Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins in a format that will appeal to fans of Mahogany L. Browne’s Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynolds’s For Everyone, this poem can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure, or inspiration for readers of any age.

How do you learn to love what others want to "fix"?
A Celebration of Heritage: Explores the history, pain, and pride of Afro-Latina identity through the lens of natural hair.Self-Love and Acceptance: A powerful anthem of defiance and pride, perfect for teen readers navigating questions of beauty and belonging.Stunning Illustrated Edition: Features vibrant, full-color art by Andrea Pippins that brings Elizabeth Acevedo’s stunning words to life on every page.From a National Book Award Winner: The perfect introduction to Elizabeth Acevedo, the Pura BelprĂ©-winning and bestselling author of The Poet X.

Inheritance - Elizabeth Acevedo

By Elizabeth Acevedo

Release Date: 2022-05-03

Genre: Poetry for Young Adults

(0 ratings)
Read Download
They tell me to “fix” my hair.

And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten;

but how do you fix this shipwrecked

history of hair?

In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura BelprĂ©-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad—the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance.

Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins in a format that will appeal to fans of Mahogany L. Browne’s Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynolds’s For Everyone, this poem can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure, or inspiration for readers of any age.

How do you learn to love what others want to "fix"?
A Celebration of Heritage: Explores the history, pain, and pride of Afro-Latina identity through the lens of natural hair.Self-Love and Acceptance: A powerful anthem of defiance and pride, perfect for teen readers navigating questions of beauty and belonging.Stunning Illustrated Edition: Features vibrant, full-color art by Andrea Pippins that brings Elizabeth Acevedo’s stunning words to life on every page.From a National Book Award Winner: The perfect introduction to Elizabeth Acevedo, the Pura BelprĂ©-winning and bestselling author of The Poet X.

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