Inheritance

Inheritance

Elizabeth Acevedo

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They tell me to “fix” my hair. And by fix, they mean straighten, they mean whiten; but how do you fix this shipwrecked history of hair? In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpré-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latinidad—the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance. Paired with full-color illustrations by artist Andrea Pippins in a format that will appeal to fans of Mahogany L. Browne’s Black Girl Magic or Jason Reynolds’s For Everyone, this poem can now be read in a vibrant package, making it the ideal gift, treasure, or inspiration for readers of any age.


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  • Breezie_Reads
    Mar 11, 2025
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     I love spoken-word poetry. I would much rather listen to the poet reciting their poetry than reading it in a book, and this is why. Hearing the poem being read how it's supposed to be heard is always a great thing to experience. 

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  • mikeyandherbooks
    Mar 17, 2025
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    Stunning, like every other book Acevedo writes

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