Light For The World To See

A Thousand Words on Race and Hope

By Kwame Alexander | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

From NPR correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, Kwame Alexander, comes a powerful and provocative collection of poems that cut to the heart of the entrenched racism and oppression in America and eloquently explores ongoing events.   A book in the tradition of James Baldwin’s “A Report from Occupied Territory,”  Light for the World to See is a rap session on race. A lyrical response to the struggles of Black lives in our world . . . to America’s crisis of conscience . . . to the centuries of loss, endless resilience, and unstoppable hope.   Includes an introduction by the author and a bold, graphically designed interior.

Editions of Light For The World To See

Hardcover
ISBN 9780358539414
EBook
ISBN 9780358566199

Read an Excerpt

From NPR correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, Kwame Alexander, comes a powerful and provocative collection of poems that cut to the heart of the entrenched racism and oppression in America and eloquently explores ongoing events.   A book in the tradition of James Baldwin’s “A Report from Occupied Territory,”  Light for the World to See is a rap session on race. A lyrical response to the struggles of Black lives in our world . . . to America’s crisis of conscience . . . to the centuries of loss, endless resilience, and unstoppable hope.   Includes an introduction by the author and a bold, graphically designed interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light For The World To See about?

From NPR correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, Kwame Alexander, comes a powerful and provocative collection of poems that cut to the heart of the entrenched racism and oppression in America and eloquently explores ongoing events.   A book in the tradition of James Baldwin’s “A Report from Occupied Territory,”  Light for the World to See is a rap session on race. A lyrical response to the struggles of Black lives in our world . . . to America’s crisis of conscience . . . to the centuries of loss, endless resilience, and unstoppable hope.   Includes an introduction by the author and a bold, graphically designed interior.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Light For The World To See?

Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Ethnic studies / Ethnicity

Where can I read a sample of Light For The World To See?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780358539414

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Light For The World To See?

Kwame Alexander

Who is the Publisher of the book Light For The World To See?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Light For The World To See is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780358539414) and ebook(ISBN 9780358566199)

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