In these remarkable poems, Joyce Carol Thomas invites us to share in the love, tradition, and heritage of a young African-American girl and her family. The pride and simple beauty which fill these pages help us all to remember where we came from, to cherish who we are and to affirm our place in the world. This is a book of celebration for all ages to treasure.
| Author | Joyce Carol Thomas |
| Illustrator | Floyd Cooper |
| Date | 1993 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |