Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Discover the breadth and depth of Paul Laurence Dunbar's poetry--and learn how it reflects his singular life as a late-nineteenth-century black man.

Did you know that Paul Laurence Dunbar originated such famous lines as "I know why the caged bird sings" and "We wear the mask that grins and lies"? From his childhood in poverty and his early promise as a poet to his immense fame and his untimely death, Dunbar's story is one of triumph and tragedy. But his legacy remains in his much-beloved poetry--told in both Standard English and in dialect--which continues to delight and inspire readers today. More than two dozen of Dunbar's poems are woven throughout this volume, illuminating the phases of his life and serving as examples of dialect, imagery, and tone. Narrating in a voice full of admiration and respect, Sally Derby introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar's life and poetry to readers young and old, aided by Sean Qualls's striking black-and-white illustrations.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/22/2015
ISBN: 9780763660703
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.00w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 88
School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 106
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2015
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2015

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 177169 / Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Reading Level: 6.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3