Inheritance: A Visual Poem
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And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten;
but how do you fix this shipwrecked
history of hair?
In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belprรฉ-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidadโthe history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance.
Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins in a format that will appeal to fans of Mahogany L. Browneโs Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynoldsโs For Everyone, this poem can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure, or inspiration for readers of any age.
How do you learn to love what others want to "fix"?
- A Celebration of Heritage: Explores the history, pain, and pride of Afro-Latina identity through the lens of natural hair.
- Self-Love and Acceptance: A powerful anthem of defiance and pride, perfect for teen readers navigating questions of beauty and belonging.
- Stunning Illustrated Edition: Features vibrant, full-color art by Andrea Pippins that brings Elizabeth Acevedoโs stunning words to life on every page.
- From a National Book Award Winner: The perfect introduction to Elizabeth Acevedo, the Pura Belprรฉ-winning and bestselling author of The Poet X.
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Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young Peopleโs Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belprรฉ Award, the Carnegie Medal, the Boston GlobeโHorn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on Highโwhich was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journalโand Clap When You Land, which was a Boston GlobeโHorn Book Honor book and a Kirkus Prize finalist. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem and Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writerโs Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC, with her family.
