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I can still hear you saying those words

A Library by Nikki Giovanni

My Poet by Patricia MacLauchlan

June 16, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Words are important. There are all types: good, bad, ugly and the words chocolate (a most important one). And the below books are about words. On the surface, A Library by Nikki Giovanni is a silly little story about a young girl and the possibilities of the library she goes to. But it is more than that. The library is a place filled with magic. It is a place where you can be a cook, crook, lover, or sit among the stars. There are worlds […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Poetry Tagged With: Erin K. Robison, family, friendship, Jen Hill, library, mary oliver, Nikki Giovanni, Patricia MacLauchlan, poetry and poets, words

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:304 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Poetry · Tags: Erin K. Robison, family, friendship, Jen Hill, library, mary oliver, Nikki Giovanni, Patricia MacLauchlan, poetry and poets, words ·
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