Youth Poetry Leads the Way

Woke

A Young Poet's Guide to Justice

by Browne, Mahogany L.

Book - 2020

A diverse and empowering collection of poems for young freedom fighters. And don't miss SFPL's Mahogany Browne virtual event in March 2021! A diverse and empowering collection of poems for young freedom fighters. And don't miss SFPL's Mahogany Browne virtual event in March 2021! Show less

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Mahogany Browne + Elizabeth Acevedo *live*

https://sfpl.org/events/2021/03/10/author-elizabeth-acevedo-mahogany-l-browne

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Two unforgettable poets speaking live to San Francisco on March 10th at 2 pm. Two unforgettable poets speaking live to San Francisco on March 10th at 2 pm. Show less

Tap Dancing on the Roof

Sijo (poems)

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2007

Like haiku, sijo poems use a traditional structure to make fresh observations about the world. Try one, you'll like it! Like haiku, sijo poems use a traditional structure to make fresh observations about the world. Try one, you'll like it! Show less

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Jabberwalking

by Herrera, Juan Felipe

Book - 2018

A poetry book for poets who need to MOVE! Walking, talking, reading, writing, seeing, spying, surprising--it's unlike anything you've read before. A poetry book for poets who need to MOVE! Walking, talking, reading, writing, seeing, spying, surprising--it's unlike anything you've read before. Show less

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The Hill We Climb

An Inaugural Poem for the Country

by Gorman, Amanda

Book - 2021

A beautiful edition of Amanda Gorman's poem from the Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony. Read it aloud to taste the words yourself. A beautiful edition of Amanda Gorman's poem from the Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony. Read it aloud to taste the words yourself. Show less

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The Roots of Rap

16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-hop

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2019

Vibrant verse about verses and versus, from MC battles to graffiti art and so much more. Vibrant verse about verses and versus, from MC battles to graffiti art and so much more. Show less

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Arenas Y Trinos

Abecedario Del Río = Sand and Song : the ABCs of the River

by Ada, Alma Flor

Book - 2019

Inspired by the beauty and variety of Northern California, this bilingual poetry collection begs to be read aloud in both English and Spanish. Inspired by the beauty and variety of Northern California, this bilingual poetry collection begs to be read aloud in both English and Spanish. Show less

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The Undefeated

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2019

Poetry and illustrations, both heartbreakingly beautiful, that speak to the African-American experience. Poetry and illustrations, both heartbreakingly beautiful, that speak to the African-American experience. Show less

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My Chinatown

One Year in Poems

by Mak, Kam

Book - 2002

Lively poems celebrate the sights, sounds, food, and community in Chinatown through a child's eyes. Lively poems celebrate the sights, sounds, food, and community in Chinatown through a child's eyes. Show less

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Thanks A Million

by Grimes, Nikki

Book - 2006

A clever and creative book of gratitude poems, with luminous art by the award-winning Cozbi Cabrera. A clever and creative book of gratitude poems, with luminous art by the award-winning Cozbi Cabrera. Show less

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No Voice Too Small

Fourteen Young Americans Making History

Book - 2020

Biographies-in-verse of fourteen young changemakers, written by outstanding poets like Joseph Bruchac, Traci Sorell, and Nikki Grimes. Biographies-in-verse of fourteen young changemakers, written by outstanding poets like Joseph Bruchac, Traci Sorell, and Nikki Grimes. Show less

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