In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers
by Various Poets (Author) Javaka Steptoe (Illustrator)
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award; Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist; Starred Review; Notable Children's Book; Best Books of the Year; Children's Books Mean Business; Choices; Los Angeles' 100 Best Books; Not Just for Children Anymore Selection; Original Art Show
In this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace.In this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace. Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, and Davida Adedjouma all contribute. Javaka Steptoe, who also offers a poem, employs an inventive range of media to bring each of the poems to life.
In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall testifies to the powerful bond between father and child, recognizing family as our greatest gift, and identifying fathers as being among our most influential heroes.
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* Readers will find the poems universally accessible and the innovative artwork fresh and new at every turn. There is much to celebrate in this elegant volume, whether it's the strength and beauty of the poets' and artists' heritage or the loving bond between father and child that links all cultures. — Publisher's Weekly, starred review
* The son of John Steptoe has a true winner in fact, receiving the 1998 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for his first picture book. Javaka Steptoe creates a splendid series of images in mixed media... to illustrate a series of short poems about fathers... This promises read-aloud and read-to-share comfort for many readings and rereadings. — Booklist, starred review
Each piece elicits a work of art that translates beautifully to the printed page. — Kirkus Reviews
This lovely book deserves a place on library shelves. — School Library Journal
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award; Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist; Starred Review; Starred Review; Notable Children's Book; Best Books of the Year; Children's Books Mean Business; Choices; Los Angeles' 100 Best Books; Not Just for Children Anymore Selection; Original Art Show
Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, and Davida Adedjouma all contribute.
Javaka Steptoe is the illustrator of Lee & Low's In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall, winner of numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and an ALA Notable. His two other picture books, Do You Know What I'll Do? (HarperCollins) and A Pocketful of Poems (Chronicle) have received critical acclaim as well. Steptoe is renowned for his innovative collage constructions. The Jones Family Express is his first book as both author and illustrator. He received his degree in fine arts from Cooper Union in New York City, and currently teaches art to children. The son of the late Caldecott medalist, John Steptoe, Javaka marks his picture book debut with this collection. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. To find out more about Javaka Steptoe, visit javaka.com.
JNF042000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry | General
JNF019060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family | Parents
United States
American poetry
Children's poetry, American
Poetry
Fathers
African American authors
African American fathers
Men
African American men
