On Her Wings
The Story of Toni Morrison
By Jerdine Nolen · 2022
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- About this editionISBN: 9781534478527, 1534478523Page count: 48Published: September 27, 2022Format: HardcoverPublisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksLanguage: EnglishAuthor: Jerdine NolenIllustrator: James E. RansomeCreate CitationDiscover the early life and legacy of groundbreaking American writer Toni Morrison in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book biography.
Born Chloe Ardelia Wofford in Ohio, Toni Morrison grew up listening to her family tell myths, legends, and stories from the Bible. She loved hearing the music and power of the words. Toni also heard new stories from the students from other countries who went to her school. After an early childhood of soaking up tales from those around her, it was no surprise Toni grew into a voracious reader.
She worked at her town library as a teenager and was an editor for a New York publisher as an adult. When it came time for her to write her own stories, she knew she wanted to write about her people—Black people. Early in the mornin...Source: PublisherMore about this editionShow lessGet bookBuy DigitalThis editionAny editionNo results for this editionBorrowEdit locationCancelCheck availability at libraries near youNo matching city or zip codeOther editionsSep 27, 2022Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksEbook48 pagesCommon terms and phrasesAchievementAfrican AmericanAmericanaskedAwardbeganBelovedBibleBlackBluest EyeCatholicCenterchange agentChloeCollegeDick and Janeeditorelementary schoolendedfeelfeltFictionflyfour pagesFreedomFRIED CATFISHFried catfish ampsFRIES SandfrontGhostsgirlhandhardHarvard Divinity SchoolheartheldhonorHouseHoward UniversityHumanitiesimportantIncludesinsideJames BR 23JazzJoinedMore terms and phrasesShow lessAbout the workExpected on: September 27, 2022Genres: Children's literature, Children's non-fiction literatureSubject: Juvenile Fiction / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Literary, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Women, Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / African American & Black, African American novelists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature, Novelists, American -- Biography -- Juvenile literature -- 20th centuryMOREAuthorJerdine NolenAuthorJerdine Nolen is the beloved author of many award-winning books, including Big Jabe; Thunder Rose, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book; and Hewitt Anderson’s Great Big Life, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, all illustrated by Kadir Nelson. She is also the author of Eliza’s Freedom Road, illustrated by Shadra Strickland, which was an ALA/YALSA Best Fiction Nominee for Young Adults; Raising Dragons, illustrated by Elise Primavera, which received the Christopher Award; and Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm, illustrated by Mark Buehner, which was made into a movie by the same name. Her other books include Calico Girl, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year, and Irene’s Wish, illustrated by A.G. Ford, which Kirkus Reviews called “delightful and memorable” in a starred review. Ms. Nolen i… More Search Jerdine NolenMore by authorThunder RoseBy Jerdine NolenCoretta Scott King Honor Book Thunder Rose vows to grow up to be more than just big and strong, thank you very kindly--and boy, does she ever! But when a whirling storm on a riotous rampage threatens ...Layla, the Last Black UnicornBy Tiffany Haddish, Jerdine NolenFrom beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn ...Calico GirlBy Jerdine Nolen“A poignant and hopeful glimpse at the past for today’s curious readers.” —Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author From the award-winning author of Eliza’s Freedom Road comes the powerful tale of ...More booksPublisherSimon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksSearch Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
