Two legendary artists: poet Maya Angelou and artist Jean Michel
Basquiat!
"A powerful exploration of emotion and its expression through the
careful blend of words and art." ―School Library Journal
Dr. Maya Angelou's unforgettable poem is matched with the daring art of
Jean-Michel Basquiat in this powerful ode to courage.
Shadows on the wall
Noises down the hall
Life doesn't frighten me at all
Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us,
young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the
unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and
dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves.
Angelou's strong words are matched by the bold vision of artist
Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose style reveals the powerful emotions and
fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and
Basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every
person, may experience their own fearlessness.
This brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features
brief biographies of Angelou and Basquiat and an afterword from the
editor. A selected bibliography of Angelou's books and a selected museum
listing of Basquiat's works open the door to further inspiration through
the fine arts.
Presented as an impassioned ode to courage, the late poet Dr. Maya
Angelou's 1993 poem in this handsome anniversary edition will inspire a
new generation of brave readers, no matter the challenge. Young readers
will be inspired by poetry, by art, by the tremendous talent of these
two legendary creators in one beautiful picture book.
