Cover of Gwendolyn Brooks

Gwendolyn Brooks

by Jill C. Wheeler

Young at Heart

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Gwendolyn Brooks, a groundbreaking poet whose words captured the heart and soul of African American life. From her early days to winning the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, her story celebrates creativity, resilience, and the power of poetry.

Representation & Themes

BiographyAfrican American CulturePoetryInspirationHistory

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1562397869
Pages
32
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,270

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917- -- Juvenile literature.Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-Poets, American -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American poets -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Poets, American.African Americans -- Biography.Women -- Biography.