Bird / by Zetta Elliott ; illustrated by Shadra Strickland.

Author/creator Elliott, Zetta
Other author Strickland, Shadra illustrator.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Lee & Low Books Inc., ©2008.
Description42 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Death--Fiction.
Drug abuse--Fiction.
Drawing--Fiction.
Families--Fiction.
African Americans--Fiction.
Novels in verse.
Adjustment (Psychology) in children--Fiction.
Grief in children--Fiction.
Realistic fiction.

Abstract Bird, an artistic young African American boy, expresses himself through drawing as he struggles to understand his older brother's drug addiction and death, while a family friend, Uncle Son, provides guidance and understanding.
Local noteLittle-349263--305131055918+
LCCN 2007049039
ISBN9781600602412
ISBN160060241X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner TRC Fiction F EL589B ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner TRC Fiction F EL589B ✔ Available Place Hold