An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children historical fiction must investigate a series of

must investigate a series of hate crimes and murders threatening a city on the brink of a race war

”— New York Times

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The first book of poems from an acclaimed young author

An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children historical fiction must investigate a series ofA unique collaboration from two of Americas leading artists that explores the fascinating and hidden history of the plant world. In this witty, deeply original book, the renowned novelist Jamaica Kincaid offers an ABC of the plants that define our world and reveals the often brutal history behind them. Kara Walker, one of Americas greatest visual artists, illustrates each entry with provocative, brilliant, enthralling, many layered watercolors. There