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Erica Martin

Autor/a de And We Rise

4 obres 86 Membres 3 Ressenyes

Obres de Erica Martin

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I thought this was going to be a collection by Black teen poets and not by adults. Still, the poetry is rich and varied and powerful.
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jazzyjbox | Feb 19, 2024 |
A simple but powerfully written novel in verse that takes the reader through the 50s and 60s Civil Rights Movement Era, showcasing some heroes of that era that were rarely, if ever heard about. The visual impact of the way the author writes the poems will stick with the reader. The repetitive use of words impresses upon the reader of the never give up attitude of blacks of then and even now. Rosa Parks’ quote stayed with me after finishing this book “the only tired I was, was tired of giving in”. This is a love note to those unknown and known heroes of the Civil Rights movement.… (més)
 
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Z_Brarian | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Dec 12, 2022 |
And We Rise is a powerful telling of the Civil Rights Movement in verse. Words matter and these poems go beyond just Dr. King and Rosa Parks; they tell of the marches, the murders, the mayhem, the injustices and more. Told in a linear fashion, the poems march right alongside the movement that they are discussing. The layout of the poems is meaningful and add extra layers to the intensity of what is being said. Peppered throughout the poetry are photos from the Civil Rights Movement. Extremely powerful.… (més)
 
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ecataldi | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Jul 25, 2022 |

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Obres
4
Membres
86
Popularitat
#213,013
Valoració
3.9
Ressenyes
3
ISBN
6

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