INHERITANCE A VISUAL POEM

in her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the pura belpré-winning novel-in-verse the poet x elizabeth acevedo embraces all the complexities of black hair and afro-latinidad—the 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. browne’s black girl magic or jason reynolds’s 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.