Lucille Clifton

"A series of poems drawn from various collections published throughout the 40-year career of American poet Lucille Clifton"-- "How to Carry Water: Selected Poems of Lucille Clifton celebrates both familiar and lesser-known works by one of America's most beloved poets, including 10 newly discovered poems that have never been collected. These poems celebrating black womanhood and resilience shimmer with intellect, insight, humor, and joy, all in Clifton's...

The long-awaited collection by one of the most distinguished poets working today.

Finalist, 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. "Clifton mythologizes herself: that is, she illuminated her surroundings and history from within in a way that casts light on much beyond."-The Women's Review of Books

Everett Anderson has a difficult time coming to terms with his grief after his father dies.

"An anniversary edition of Lucille Clifton's Book of Light, a collection of poems"--

Relates, in verse, the excitement and joy of a young boy anticipating as well as celebrating Christmas in the city.

Having eagerly anticipated the new neighbors, a boy is disappointed to get a whole family of girls.

Two skeptical city boys set out to find spring which they've heard is "just around the corner."

Nine poems about a boy who likes to play in the rain, is not afraid of the dark, and sometimes feels lonely.

A young black girl relates the adventures of the summer her Uncle Sunny died and her best friend broke out in sin because she wasn't saved.