A review by befrazzledenby
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance by Shadra Strickland, Christopher Myers, Frank Morrison, Sean Qualls, Pat Cummings, R. Gregory Christie, Brian Pinkney, James Ransome, Nikki Grimes, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Cozbi A. Cabrera, E.B. Lewis, Ebony Glenn, Elizabeth Zunon, Javaka Steptoe

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

I've never read a poetry anthology aimed at MG readers, so this was new, but such a delight. Grimes' language and metaphors were simple, but well crafted and implemented, especially alongside her form and the stunning artwork. The first half wasn't my jam, hence the not 5 rating, but I really enjoyed the latter half. Felt like my grandfather was talking to me.:)