Grimes, Nikki, ill. Floyd Cooper. 1984. Meet Danitra Brown. Scholastic, Inc.: New York, NY.
In the voice of Zuri Jackson, this spirited collection of 13 poems elegantly weaves the story of her friendship with the spunky Danitra Brown. The simple poems portray common experiences as the girls share work, play, trouble with bullies, secrets, and pride in their cultural heritage. Impressionistic cityscapes are the background for Cooper’s illustrations, featuring portrait close-ups of the girls in warm hues with splashes of vibrant color. Meet Danitra Brown is a celebration of friendship and a welcome addition to any poetry collection. Mandy Hooker (Written as an assignment for TWU SLIS)
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