A Library

By Nikki Giovanni, Erin K. Robinson, Read by Nikki Giovanni

Price: $19.99

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A Library

By Nikki Giovanni, Erin K. Robinson, Read by Nikki Giovanni

Price: $19.99

About the Book

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.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780358387657
Imprint: Versify
On Sale: Sep 27, 2022
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 9.300 in (w) x 11.250 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Books & Libraries
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Nikki Giovanni

Biography

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.

Erin K. Robinson

Biography

Erin Robinson is a fashion designer by trade but also a trained fine artist from Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art. Her daydreamy, magical imagination is inspired by travel, color, texture, the feminine shape, and the many shades and coifs of Brooklyn. She currently splits her time between New York City and Washington, DC. Find her at brooklyndolly.com and on Instagram @brooklyndolly. 

Reviews

“Powerful…. Playful and inspiring. Every lover of books, young or old, will see themselves in this story.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Poetic lines sing libraries’ praises in this brief tribute from Giovanni… Chromatic digital renderings by Robinson accompany the text, layering geometric shards of color and light.” — Publishers Weekly

“Vibrant, carefully composed digital illustrations, with bright colors that invite readers in…. A lushly illustrated homage to librarians.” — Kirkus Reviews

“In this picture-book celebration of libraries and reading, poet Giovanni writes about the Carnegie Library, which she regularly visited as a child. Robinson’s digital art resembles vibrant collages.” — Horn Book Magazine

“Poetic text and evocative, textured illustrations work in concert to show how books and libraries enable people to imagine other lives—including other versions of their own selves…. A must-have.” — School Library Journal

About the Book

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.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780358387657
Imprint: Versify
On Sale: Sep 27, 2022
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 9.300 in (w) x 11.250 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Books & Libraries
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Nikki Giovanni

Biography

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.

Erin K. Robinson

Biography

Erin Robinson is a fashion designer by trade but also a trained fine artist from Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art. Her daydreamy, magical imagination is inspired by travel, color, texture, the feminine shape, and the many shades and coifs of Brooklyn. She currently splits her time between New York City and Washington, DC. Find her at brooklyndolly.com and on Instagram @brooklyndolly. 

Reviews

“Powerful…. Playful and inspiring. Every lover of books, young or old, will see themselves in this story.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Poetic lines sing libraries’ praises in this brief tribute from Giovanni… Chromatic digital renderings by Robinson accompany the text, layering geometric shards of color and light.” — Publishers Weekly

“Vibrant, carefully composed digital illustrations, with bright colors that invite readers in…. A lushly illustrated homage to librarians.” — Kirkus Reviews

“In this picture-book celebration of libraries and reading, poet Giovanni writes about the Carnegie Library, which she regularly visited as a child. Robinson’s digital art resembles vibrant collages.” — Horn Book Magazine

“Poetic text and evocative, textured illustrations work in concert to show how books and libraries enable people to imagine other lives—including other versions of their own selves…. A must-have.” — School Library Journal

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