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Keep climbing, girls / by Beah E. Richards ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie ; introduction by LisaGay Hamilton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2006.Edition: 1st Simon & Schuster edDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 1416902643
  • 9781416902645
  • 141565638X
  • 9781415656389
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • PS3568.I31515 K44 2006
Online resources: Awards:
  • American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project (2007)
Summary: An ambitious girl climbs all the way to the top of a tree, despite naysaying shouts of anger and fear from Miss Nettie, an adult who'd like her to keep her feet on the ground. (Miller Library Staff)Summary: The only way to make a bid for a girl's equality is to climb right up to the toppermost bough of the very tallest tree. The dynamic ode to girl power was written by noted African-American actor, poet, and playwright Beah E. Richards. First published in 1951, her poem is given new life in this edition that includes an introduction by LisaGay Hamilton and stunning illustrations by R. Gregory Christie. With its inspirational message, this book will empower children with the realization that "the path of life goes up and up/not down!"
List(s) this item appears in: Garden of Cultural Diversity for Youth
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Youth Collection SB455 .R53 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800172843
Total holds: 0

An ambitious girl climbs all the way to the top of a tree, despite naysaying shouts of anger and fear from Miss Nettie, an adult who'd like her to keep her feet on the ground. (Miller Library Staff)

The only way to make a bid for a girl's equality is to climb right up to the toppermost bough of the very tallest tree. The dynamic ode to girl power was written by noted African-American actor, poet, and playwright Beah E. Richards. First published in 1951, her poem is given new life in this edition that includes an introduction by LisaGay Hamilton and stunning illustrations by R. Gregory Christie. With its inspirational message, this book will empower children with the realization that "the path of life goes up and up/not down!"

Recommended for preschool (age 0-5) and primary school (age 6-12).

Reading Counts RC K-2 4.8 1.0 40395.

Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.6 0.5 104179.

Accelerated Reader Grades K-4 3.6 0.5 Quiz 104179 English fiction.

American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project (2007)

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