And We Rise: The Civil Rights Movement in Poems
A poetic exploration of the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America with historical photos interspersed throughout.
History in Poems
Learn a little more about the past. Enjoy some melody and metaphor.
These poetry collections capture the stories of the 20th century with lines that evoke the immediacy of the moment as much as they detail the facts. Grab one and get familiar with history in verse.
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Augusta Savage: The Shape of a Sculptor's Life
A biography told in poems about Augusta Savage, the trailblazing artist and pillar of the Harlem Renaissance.
On the Move: Home Is Where You Find It
A collection of poems, grouped into four categories, that explores themes of migration and displacement through the lens of the author’s childhood in the shadow of World War II.
Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist
Written in verse, this inspiring biography chronicles the life of a queer civil rights and women’s rights activist who fought for many of the rights taken for granted today, working tirelessly for human rights and the dignity of life for all.
