{"product_id":"a-crown-of-stories-the-life-and-language-of-beloved-writer-toni-morrison-isbn-9780062911032","title":"A Crown of Stories: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford comes a captivating picture book biography about the incredible life of esteemed author, editor, and activist Toni Morrison, featuring gorgeous illustrations by debut artist Khalif Tahir Thompson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you tell a story?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Toni Morrison was a Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel Prize–winning author, she was Chloe Ardelia Wofford, a little girl in Ohio who was both the only Black child in her first-grade classroom \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the only student who was able to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the true story of how that young girl learned from her upbringing, surrounded herself with stories, and made a tremendous impact on the world. Toni Morrison’s pen was her sword, and she grew to be a titan of the arts. Her legacy is one that still touches readers to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpertly and evocatively told by award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford, with beautiful painted illustrations by Khalif Tahir Thompson, this is a must-have picture book biography for any collection. It celebrates Toni Morrison’s legacy while inspiring readers to create art, believe in themselves, and strive for greatness. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Thoughtful. Attending closely observed second-person text that puts the reader in Morrison’s shoes, debut artist Tahir Johnson combines media, including paint and collage, lending textured depth to portraits of a creator whose stories ‘get under \u003cem\u003eour skin\u003c\/em\u003e, next to \u003cem\u003eour hearts\u003c\/em\u003e, and inside \u003cem\u003eour souls\u003c\/em\u003e.’” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Weatherford skillfully weaves together the various aspects of the writer’s life in a lyrical account that flows and reveals her rich contributions. Weatherford emphasizes the role of listening, grounding Morrison in her family and community. Making wonderful use of collage, Thompson’s evocative paintings enhance the text, beginning with a striking cover image. Transcendent and deeply resonant.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Both the reverent art and the text provide an intimate glimpse into Morrison’s remarkable life story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This combination of vibrant images with compelling text gives readers a visceral experience. In addition to being a useful mentor text on the second-person voice, this is an excellent addition to biography collections and displays highlighting Black and Women’s History months.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An excellent book to read to younger children. Weatherford's narrative and Thompson's works also importantly put Morrison's life and work in context of her times. Public and school libraries will want to have this work in their collections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A solid entry point into the how and why of Morrison’s storytelling, a fitting crown that encourages readers to seek out more of Morrison’s uplifting complexity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890576093413,"sku":"NP9780062911032","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062911032.jpg?v=1730233609","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-crown-of-stories-the-life-and-language-of-beloved-writer-toni-morrison-isbn-9780062911032","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}