Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition): A Poetry Picture Book Contributor(s): Angelou, Maya (Author), Basquiat, Jean-Michel (Author), Boyers, Sara Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419727486 ISBN-13: 9781419727481 Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General |
Dewey: 811.540 |
LCCN: 2017015982 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.6" W x 10.6" (0.94 lbs) 40 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Maya Angelou's unforgettable poem is matched with the daring art of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this powerful ode to courage Shadows on the wall Noises down the hall Life doesn't frighten me at all Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her own fearlessness. This brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief biographies of Angelou and Basquiat and an afterword from the editor. A selected bibliography of Angelou's books and a selected museum listing of Basquiat's works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts. |