Bibliograph

A crown of stories, the life and language of beloved writer Toni Morrison, words by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Khalif Tahir Thompson

Type

Label

A crown of stories, the life and language of beloved writer Toni Morrison, words by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Khalif Tahir Thompson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 4-8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A crown of stories

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

words by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Khalif Tahir Thompson

Sub title

the life and language of beloved writer Toni Morrison

Summary

From award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford comes a captivating picture book biography about the incredible life of esteemed author, editor, and activist Toni Morrison, featuring gorgeous illustrations by debut artist Khalif Tahir Thompson. How do you tell a story? Before Toni Morrison was a Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel Prize-winning author, she was Chloe Ardelia Wofford, a little girl in Ohio who was both the only Black child in her first-grade classroom and the only student who was able to read. This is the true story of how that young girl learned from her upbringing, surrounded herself with stories, and made a tremendous impact on the world. Toni Morrison's pen was her sword, and she grew to be a titan of the arts. Her legacy is one that still touches readers to this day. Expertly and evocatively told by award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford, with beautiful painted illustrations by Khalif Tahir Thompson, this is a must-have picture book biography for any collection. It celebrates Toni Morrison's legacy while inspiring readers to create art, believe in themselves, and strive for greatness

Target audience

juvenile

Classification