I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American Poetry

I, Too, Sing America is a collection of poems by a range of African-American poets throughout American history. Covering 25 essential poets, from Phyllis Wheatley and Langston Hughes to Gwendolyn Brooks and Amiri Baracka, each poem is presented with a brief but rich biographical sketch that

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includes not only each poet’s beginnings, but also their influences, from historical circumstances to other poets. A wide variety of styles are covered, from straight rhyming verse to free verse beat poetry. No more than a few poems from each poet are featured, so the selection is narrowed down to the best examples from each, most high in emotional impact and vivid imagery. Each poem is read by one of two narrators, (presumably) depending on the gender of the poet, who each delivers a strong and stirring rendition of each composition that is also accessible to readers less experienced with these different styles of poetry. Highly recommended for all young adult poetry collections, especially in school libraries.

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