Acevedo, Elizabeth. Inheritance: A Visual Poem. Andrea Pippins, Illus. HarperCollins/Quill Tree, 05/2022. 48pp. Poetry. Grades 5-Adult. $16.99. 978-0-06-293194-8. OUTSTANDING.
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Acevedo’s word magic and rhythm combined with Pippins’ saturated and dynamic artwork explore the complex theme of Black hair and its cultural associations in a layered and accessible way. “How do you fix this shipwrecked history of hair?” Acevedo asks, and answers, with a powerful and loving celebration of her personal vision of its beauty. The illustrations support and deepen the poetry in a volume that packs a great deal of power into a small package.
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