Life Doesn't Frighten Me

'Both a handsome art book and a rhythmic read-aloud, this is great for sharing with audiences of many ages' --Booklist 

Maya Angelou's defiant poem illustrated by Basquiat

Shadows on the wall, Noises down the hall, Life doesn't frighten me at all - 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.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. 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.

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