New Releases by Lucille Clifton

A collection of poems by the author divided into sections: Log Cabin; Catalpa Flower; Eight-pointed Star; Tree of Life; Prayer.

Everett Anderson has a difficult time coming to terms with his grief after his father dies.

There is nothing Tee enjoys more than sitting out on the porch with her great-greatmother, listening to the fascinating stories about the lucky stone. Shiny and black as night, it brought good fortune to each of its owners for over one hundred years. First it helped Mandy, a runaway slave, win her freedom. Then it saved Vashti from death by lightning at a prayer meeting. And it even saved Tee''s great-grandmother from the ferocious dancing dog and helped her meet her husband. Now Tee can''t help wondering what the old stone has in store for her. She certainly could use some luck on Valentine''s Day. But the lucky stone doesn''t belong to Tee. How can her wish come true?

Sonora laments the peculiarities of her life.

Sonora laments the peculiarities of her life.

A young boy tells about Jacob, who, though older and mentally slower, helps him a lot and is his very best friend.

A small boy and his family anticipate the birth of their newest member.

A perceptive story of how a young boy adjusts to the new man in his single mother''s life. ""One can be lonely and One can be fun, and""Two can be awful or perfect for some, and""Three can be crowded or can be just right or""even too many, you have to decide."" One can have fun alone, thinks Everett Anderson. And when it''s just Everett and his mama-well, two is fine, too. But three . . . Everett tries to understand why Mama and Mr. Perry like to spend so much time together, although it''s hard, at first.

Fearful that his father won''t remember him after being away in the army, little Amifika looks for a place to hide.

"Bouncy verses and attractive pictures present the latest events in the life of [Everett] who has lots of friends among small readers." --Publishers Weekly

When her five-year-old brother decides to run away from home, Johnny is glad--at first.

A poem for each month of the year reflects the major and minor events in the life of a young boy.

Two skeptical city boys set out to find spring which they''ve heard is "just around the corner."

A little black boy tries to find out where his people are from.

A little black boy worries about moving to a new place, having a new teacher, and many other things but his older sister allays his fears.

Until her birthday a young girl is convinced everyone makes promises to her that only she remembers.

Nine poems describe a small boy''s preparations for Christmas.

A poem for each letter of the alphabet introduces brief discussions of the contributions of black people to American history and culture.

Nine poems about a boy who likes to play in the rain, is not afraid of the dark, and sometimes feels lonely.