Life Doesn't Frighten Me: A Poetry Picture Book

Life Doesn't Frighten Me: A Poetry Picture Book

<DIV>Shadows on the wall</DIV><DIV>Noises down the hall</DIV><DIV>Life doesn't frighten me at all</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves.</DIV><DIV>Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her own fearlessness.</DIV><DIV>Celebrating its successful 25 years in print, this brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief, updated biographies of Angelou and Basquiat, an afterword from the editor, and a fresh new look. A selected bibliography of Angelou's books and a selected museum listing of Basquiat's works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts.</DIV><DIV> </DIV>