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.