Arnold Adoff

Lyrical text explores how blues have been part of everyday life throughout history, from its origins in the sounds of the Earth, through slaves' voices singing of freedom, to today's greatest performers--and listeners.

Fifteen poems explore the sights and sounds of life in a big city.

A collection of poems about the sense of touch including a baby's foot in one's palm, peach fuzz on the lip, and the forehead against a cold window.

A collection of twenty poems written by kids and klutzes, secret admirers and detractors, friends, enemies, and skeptics to the objects of their affection--or aversion.

This collection of poems, told from the perspective of a young girl, celebrates family life throughout the yearly cycle of seasons.

Reflections on the poet's love of food and eating.

A compilation of poems reflecting thoughts on being black by such authors as Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, and Imamu Amiri Baraka.

A six-year-old boy who wants to grow up fast learns a lesson about patience from his grandmother.

A collection of poems written from the points of view of various birds.

A big sister helps her little black brother realize his identity.