"The Girls in the Circle" by Nikki Giovanni delves into the lives of young Black girls navigating their identities, friendships, and the complexities of growing up. Through a series of poignant and reflective poems, Giovanni captures their joy, struggles, and resilience. The book paints a vivid picture of sisterhood and self-discovery, inviting readers into the world of these girls as they find empowerment and strength within themselves and each other. Giovanni's lyrical style and heartfelt insights create a powerful narrative that celebrates individuality while highlighting the importance of community and connection among young women. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Just For You, Just For You Level 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Turtleback Books .

Nikki Giovanni is one of the most decorated poets of our time. She is the recipient of seven NAACP Image Awards, a National Book Award, a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Award, and a Grammy nomination. She is the author of three New York Times bestsellers as well as many poetry collections for children and adults. You can visit her online at Nikki-Giovanni. com. Markette Sheppard is a broadcast journalist and an award-winning talk show host in Washington, DC. Her work has been featured on the Today Show and Live with Kelly , as well as in Essence and over the airwaves of NPR. Born and raised in Southern California, she earned her bachelor's degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a master's degree in interactive journalism from American University. She lives in Washington with her husband and young son. Cathy Ann Johnson is an award-winning children's book illustrator and the owner of Soul Ah-Mazing Productions, a company dedicated to children's product creations. She lives in Decatur, Georgia.