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Bronzeville Boys and Girls (édition 2006)

par Gwendolyn Brooks, Faith Ringgold (Illustrateur)

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Critique de liliaabagi

This is an interesting book that contains a 1956 poem collection created by Gwendolyn Brooks. The poems in the book generally describe various pieces of life and activities of kids in the Bronzeville section of Chicago. What I enjoyed about the author’s poem style, is that it describes life in the community from the perspective of a child, which in turn creates a connection with young reader who might relate to the character of the poem and think “that’s me”, or might remind adult readers of their childhood from the past. Most poems in the collection rhyme, which makes them easy to remember and pleasant to read. The poems are highly descriptive of events, feelings and thoughts of the children in the neighborhood. Although, some of the poems take a child as its subject and others unfold in a child's voice, they are all constructed in an inventive way that makes the poems simple, but very vibrant.

The book’s illustrations also take on the poems’ theme and simplistic approach. The book’s illustrations resemble kids drawing. But the illustrator’s wise choices about which relevant scene from the poem to illustrate, resulted in a successful integration between the poem and the illustrations where they became effective tools to help the reader visualize the poem. I believe this book is appropriate for kids between the age of five and eight years old. (

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liliaabagi | Nov 13, 2011 |

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Brooks' short poems about neighborhood children in Bronzeville capture everyday life and quiet moments, sometimes in first person and sometimes in third. Faith Ringgold's illustrations on bright backgrounds show the characters and their neighborhood.

See also: Exquisite by Suzanne Slade and Cozbi Cabrera (

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JennyArch | Jun 8, 2021 |

Gwendolyn Brooks is probably best known for her gritty, real-to-life series of Bronzeville poems. They were tough, personal, and relatable, bringing American readers face to face with harsh inner city realities. These are not those poems. These celebrate the "joy, beauty, imagination, and freedom of childhood." Yet this collection is still very relatable, very real, and of course, very beautiful.
The poems are simple and illustrated in a simple way as well--- in short, very accessible for young readers just getting their first taste of poetry. They have a young voice --- such as in "Val" about a girl who feels unwelcome at a party for grownups--- and it's one that will easily draw young readers in.
I think it would be of excellent use in an elementary school English or arts class. There simply aren't enough books like this. (

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Jmason21 | Feb 20, 2018 |

Classic poetic vignettes of children growing up in an urban neighborhood in the 50's. The catch is, these are children of color, and yet they aren't suffering much racial injustice. In other words, it's a refreshing change of pace, of a perspective of happiness and hope. (

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | Jun 6, 2016 |

Bronzeville is a book of poems. Each poem talks about the life of an African American child. Every poem in the book is about something any child would do, like play outside, playing with friends, and being around family. I think this book would be great if your introducing poetry. (

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TaylorRankins | Nov 17, 2014 |

This poetry book tells a story about a neighborhood of children and situations. They all have a story that could be quickly told in a poem. It would be a fun book for introducing poetry. The poetry is fun and also involves real situations. (

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jforrest21 | Sep 28, 2014 |

A collection of poems that emphasizes the joys of being a child. It also speaks about the different experiences some kids go through when growing up. (

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lnfranklin | Nov 25, 2013 |

A wonderful collection of poems are shared by Pulitzer prize winner Gwendolyn Brooks with colorful illustrations provided by Caldecott winner, Faith Ringgold. Children and adults alike should enjoy these poems to do with childhood regardless of race or age.

gallenor | Feb 7, 2012 |

This was a cute book of poetry made by children of their childhood experiences. This would be a great book to share with your class. As a teacher you could allow your students to each write their own poem about themselves or an event that happened in their lifetime. Then the teacher can combine all the poems and make a book out of them. (

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kzrobin | Nov 14, 2011 |

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liliaabagi | Nov 13, 2011 |

This book of poetry was written to celebrate the freedom of childhood. According to the author’s notes, she titled it for the neighborhood in Chicago where she grew up. The illustrations are all of African American children, which is a pleasant change from how children’s poetry books are usually drawn. The poems are all about what boys and girls feel in an adult world. Reading the poems, you get a feel that they are about any child, white, black, red, or brown. It celebrates children being children. (

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bookcat27 | Oct 19, 2011 |

Each of the 24 poems delivered in this poetry book are written about a child or a certain child is delivering the poem. The name of the child is given in each of the poem's titles. The child in each poem describes a certain hobby, activity, or struggle of theirs that contemporary children can relate to today. For example, Cynthia likes to play in the snow, Michael is afraid of thunderstorms, and Jim who likes to care for his sick mother. Not each poem is a happy poem, some are about struggles. The poems include rhyming and the illustrations are perfect for giving a clearer picture of the poem. I liked that each poem explains the lives of children, showing that no two children are alike- every one comes from different background, is different enjoys different things, and every one is unique! I would use this book in the classroom when teaching poetry and I would assign a poem to each student asking them to write a poem that is about them, but having the same concept as the poem that is assigned to them. (

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ahernandez91 | Sep 21, 2011 |

This book, published in 1956 originally, features thirty-four short poems about children, and each poem contains the name of a child. This child is either the subject of the poem, or the person delivering it. The poems are common childish activities that children can still relate to today, such as when Mexie and Bridie are enjoy a tea party, and Michael hopes no one will notice that he holds his mother's hand during a thunderstorm. The poems are whimsical but not afraid to be deep, simple yet resonant, I love Brooks and this is why. Also, the illustrations are the from the same woman who did Tar Beach, and I love her bright, unique work. (

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laurakurtz | Jun 3, 2011 |

Age: Primary, Intermediate

This book is a good example of poetry. The separate poems about different children in Bronzeville are written in verse form, in some instances using rhyme, and include carefully chosen words and images. These poems also powerfully portray the individual lives and feelings of the children whose perspectives they portray.

mopbroek07 | Nov 8, 2010 |

In this collection of poems, Brooks depicts the struggles and the joys of childhood. Each presents a different child and a different subject. There is a girl playing the the snow, a boy who is afraid of thunder storms, two girls having a tea party, a boy slaying dragons. These topics are presented with a child's view, with no condescension or over sentimentality. The imagery and figurative language is both rich and accessible to younger readers ("These buildings are too close to me./ I'd like to push away).

The illustrations are engaging. They depict the children in the poems with dark outlines and a child-like style. All the children are depicted are African-American, providing a presence for these children within a text that is universal. This book would be appropriate for kindergarten to grade 4. (

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elizabethholloway | Aug 6, 2010 |

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