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Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson
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Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson
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Feb 13, 2024 | ISBN 9780593461709

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Praise for Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson; Illustrated by Ekua Holmes:

A USA Today Bestseller 
A School Library Journal Best YA Book of 2024 
A 2024 NPR Books We Love selection 
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2024
A NCTE Notable Verse Novel 
A NEA Read Across America 2024-2025 selection
A Read With Jenna Jr Summer Reading List selection 
A Evanston Public Library’s 101 Best Books for Kids selection


“[A] moving, introspective poetry collection celebrating the possibilities of Black girlhood complemented by atmospheric mixed-media illustrations…A compelling ode to self-resurrection and Black sisterhood.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Brimming with vibrant, layered poetry and stunningly textured collage art, this ballad for Black girls is a must for all collections…The combination of poetry and collage art is exceptionally powerful and dynamic.” —School Library Journal, starred review

★ “This poetry collection masterfully encapsulates Watson’s experience of Black girlhood and womanhood…The collaboration with Holmes, whose magnificent collages accompany Watson’s words, adds a visual dimension that also spans cultures and experiences. The result is a celebration of the complexities of, and the bonds formed through, Black girlhood and womanhood.” —The Horn Book, starred review

“[A] semi-autobiographical collection that speaks to…the expansive experience of Black girlhood as it cycles toward womanhood via sharp and loving poetry. Accompanied by striking and vintage-feeling multimedia collage artwork… a tender ode to universal yearnings for safety, love, and justice, as well as a celebration of Black girlhood.” —Publishers Weekly

“Watson’s latest collection of poetry is a powerful mixture of free verse and short-form poetry…The poems are accompanied by Holmes’ breathtaking collage art.” —Booklist

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