In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.
In what other place can a child "sail their dreams" and "surf the rainbow" without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them.
This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from Nikki Giovanni about the importance of libraries in her own childhood.
What makes a library so magical?
- Poetry for Children: Lyrical, free-verse text from world-renowned poet Nikki Giovanni that's perfect for reading aloud.
- Sparking Imagination: A beautiful ode to creativity, where children can surf a rainbow, become a cook or a crook, and discover who they want to be.
- Books About Libraries: A heartfelt celebration of the library as a safe space for freedom, exploration, and finding yourself within the pages of a story.
- Diverse & Important Books: Includes a powerful author's note from the celebrated African American author about her childhood experiences, highlighting the vital role libraries play for all children.
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Nikki Giovanni (1943?2024), poet, activist, mother, grandmother, and educator, grew up in Tennessee and Ohio and graduated with honors from Fisk University in Nashville. The author of over thirty books, she was also the recipient of seven NAACP Image Awards, the Langston Hughes Medal for Outstanding Poetry, the Frost Medal, as well as thirty-one honorary degrees and an Emmy Award. She garnered her most unusual honor in 2007 when a South American bat species?Micronycteris giovanniae?was named in celebration of her. A devoted teacher and honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she spent thirty-five years as University Distinguished Professor of English at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.