"Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem" by Maya Angelou is a heartfelt celebration of the holiday season, emphasizing themes of peace, hope, and unity. The poem captures the essence of Christmas as a time for reflection and connection among people. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, Angelou encourages readers to embrace love and understanding, transcending barriers that divide humanity. The message resonates deeply, urging individuals to find solace in community and to foster an environment where peace can flourish. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that the spirit of Christmas can inspire both personal and collective healing. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 23 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Schwartz & Wade Books .

Poet Maya Angelou is, among other things, a novelist, playwright, actress, dancer, and civil rights activist. She is a professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was commissioned to write and read a poem for the 1993 presidential inauguration. Arist Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in Brooklyn, New York, of Haitian and Puerto Rican parents. His first artistic expressions were made and enjoyed as urban street art. Later he used more traditional artists' materials, winning fame and admiration in the art world. Basquiat died in 1988 at the age of 27. Editor Sara Jane Boyers shares her professional life between the entertainment industry and the art community. A television producer, collector of twentieth-century art, and mother of two, she created this, her first book, to introduce children and all readers to the best in literature and contemporary art. STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER have collaborated on over 45 picture books. Their work has received rave reviews and won awards, including My Many Colored Days , I Walk at Night , and New York's Bravest . Visit them online at www. johnsonandfancher. com.