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‘Spin a Soft Black Song’ brings together thirty-five poems that echo the feelings of Black children, inviting readers to hear their stories about neighborhood life, societal dynamics, and self‑discovery. The work offers a heartfelt, lyrical portrait of how young Black voices perceive the world around them.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Nikki Giovanni
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