On My Journey Now
On My Journey Now
Nikki Giovanni
With the passion of a poet and the knowledge of a historian, Nikki Giovanni tells the story of Africans in America through the glorious words of spirituals.Ever since she was a little girl attending three different churches, poet Nikki Giovanni has loved the spirituals. Now, with the passion of a poet and the knowledge of a historian, she paints compelling portraits of the lives of her ancestors through the words of songs such as "Go Down, Moses" and "Ain’t Got Time to Die," celebrating a people who overcame enslavement and found a way to survive, to worship, and to build.Back matter includes a glossary, a bibliography, source notes, recommended recordings, an index of song titles, and an index.
Book Details
Genre:
- Faith-based
- Poetry
Age Level:
- 12 and up
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