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Inheritance: A Visual Poem

Elizabeth Acevedo

An Afro-Dominican protagonist resists demands to alter her appearance. Others expect her to straighten her hair and lighten her skin in order to match their ideas of beauty. Written in free verse, the visual poem considers hair, skin color, and a history connected to those expectations. Hand-drawn and digital illustrations in rich hues accompany her refusal to accept other people’s physical standards.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Identity · Poetry · Racism And Prejudice · Self Acceptance
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 3, 2022
ISBN-13
9780062931948
Language
English
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