Cam’s Kids Book Club: ‘Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks’ by Suzanne Slade

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Welcome to Cam’s Kids Book Club:

1. Register for this program to get your own free copy of the book to keep! One book will be given per family.
2. Pick up your book from the library.
3. Read and enjoy the book at your own pace.
4. Come chat about this month’s book and other books you love at the Alexandria Branch!

This month’s book is Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks by Suzanne Slade

This picture book biography explores the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression—all with a lyrical touch worthy of the subject. Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, receiving the award for poetry in 1950. And in 1958, she was named the poet laureate of Illinois. A bold artist who from a very young age dared to dream, Brooks will inspire young readers to create poetry from their own lives.

Please register all children. Only one adult per family group.

Please note any accommodation requests in the Special Needs section of the registration form.

If you have any questions, please contact Shelby at swhitt@cc-pl.org. 

Alexandria Branch