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First publish date: 1987
Authors: Gwendolyn Brooks
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Bigger Thomas, a 20-year-old black youth in poverty on Chicago's South Side, becomes embroiled in a brutal murder and must face the consequences of his violent actions in Richard Wright's novel 'Native Son' (1940).

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Gwendolyn Brooks’ "Selected Poems (P.S.)" gathers key verses from her earlier collections – "A Street in Bronzeville," "Annie Allen," and "The Bean Eaters" – alongside new selections, showcasing her acclaimed African‑American poetic voice.

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A portrait of seven resilient African‑American women whose lives converge on Brewster Place, a grim, isolated street, revealing their struggles, strengths, and shared humanity.

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Harlem's Glory presents a rich anthology of African‑American women writers from the early twentieth century, featuring celebrated voices like Zora Neale Hurston and Georgia Douglas Johnson alongside unpublished works by Angelina Weld Grimke, Elise Johnson McDougald, and Regina Andrews.

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An anthology of Gwendolyn Brooks’ poems, featuring classics such as "A Street in Bronzeville," "Annie Allen," and "Maud Martha," that explore African American life and culture.

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📘 In Montgomery, and other poems
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A collection of poems offering the voices of urban children, Winnie Mandela, Alabama civil‑rights workers, and other diverse perspectives.

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