Black Boy, Black Boy
Black Boy, Black Boy
Dot Mann
, Shannon Leclerc
, Tanya Blake
, Emily Johansen
, Prabh Toor
, Jude Castillo
, Brad MULLER
, Darryl Taylor
, Katie Kah
, Agnes Marshall
, Sheila Cornelisse
, Mitchell Schmidt
, Sarah Dalton
, Andrea Pole
, Tracy Johnston
, Marc-André Taillefer
, Mary-Esther Lee
, Brittney Warren
, Jane McRobb
, Emily Steiner
, PATRICIA SOPEL
, diana cao
, Shelley Butcher
, Marilyn Stanley
, Ryan Woods
, Wanda Hearn
, Tami Osato
, Kirsten Lyon
, Sailaxmi Sahoo
, Dian Anderson
, Christine Labelle
, Noelle Walsh
, Virginia Reddin
, kristine hibbs
, Chris Carvalho
, Desmond Tsang
, Natasha Andres
, Sara Mody
, Marla Schecter Howard
, Diana Richardson
, Amy Johnston
, Rodney Cross
, ilona storie
, Pamela Roberts Griffith
, Amy Cieslak
, Kim Cappellina
, Heather Belliveau
, Susi Lovell
, Lisa Nerpio
, Lisa Mallia
, Sara Conway
, Liz Carlin
, Margaret McKay
, Lei Shimbashi
, Tanis Anne
, Hoda Montazeri
, Lynn Bechtel
, Lisa Bilodeau
, Rosa Cross
, Ken Gilmour
, Laurel Nikolai
, Karen Kendrick
, Christopher Purvis
, Margo Beredjiklian
, Barry Kazimer
, Sarah Schwartz
, Vivian Thorgeirson
, Gabrielle Wolfe
, Joseph Chirayil
, Sharon Forzley
, Ashley Pocrnich
, Sherri McKibben
, Rita Osullivan
, Hana Iudin
, Pat Johnston
, Jen Bailey
, M M English
, Joe Titone
, Roland Schigas
, Heather O'Connor
, Christine Lion
, Lynn Andrews
, Melissa Poremba
editor@49thShelf.com
Black Boy, Black Boy celebrates self-love and identity for Black boys globally. Written by acclaimed author and poet Angela Bowden, this poignant spoken-word poem encourages young minds to embrace their cultural roots and identities, and to dream boundlessly.
Using vivid imagery and verse to bring readers on a journey of self-discovery and resilience, Black Boy, Black Boy invites readers to explore legacies passed down from ancestors, embodied in today's Black men, and destined for future leaders. This moving poem honours achievements in every field, from medicine and music, to the nurturing embrace of Black fatherhood. Renowned artist Ibe Ananaba enriches this journey with vibrant illustrations depicting icons like Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Chinua Achebe, Walter Borden, Chadwick Boseman, and other heroes, both iconic and unsung.
By showcasing Canadian and American icons alongside international ones, the book universally reflects the experiences of Black boys everywhere. It affirms that the spirit and legacy of Black excellence moves beyond geographic borders and resides within each individual, inspiring pride and limitless potential.
