Congratulations to Sheri Levy who won an autographed copy of Lisa Kline's book, Eleanor Hill from last week's giveaway. For those of you who didn't win last week, here's another chance! ********** I've been a fan of Nikki Grimes' poetry ever since reading Bronx Masquerade; I love how she juxtaposes words and images. This is her second… Continue reading Words With Wings – Audio Book Giveaway!
April is National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month. What better time to read Becoming Billie Holiday, a fictional verse memoir by Carole Boston Weatherford with sepia-toned illustrations by Floyd Cooper. The book, Carole's 32nd, recently won a Coretta Scott King Author Honor from the American Library Association. Legendary Billie Holiday was born in 1915… Continue reading Celebrate National Poetry & Jazz Appreciation Month