![]() The experiences chronicled by multicultural poets are universally female, but perhaps understood best by older readers. Simplistic pen-and-ink drawings break up the collection, but do little else. The title poem by Liz Lochhead, written as a rap lyric, provides an independent and rather opposing view of the charmed holiday. ![]() Cynthia MacDonald's gem, "Accomplishments," tells of a daughter's constant struggle to please her mother, only to have her attempts end in disinterest, unappreciation, and needless tragedy. Some powerful works emanate here: Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman" echoes the pride of womanhood in rhythmic, moving lines Nikki Giovanni and Alice Walker also make strong showings. Sex, religion, politics, and other volatile issues are present, but other offerings reflect on celebrating a birthday, growing up, challenging authority, and the psychology of shopping. Grade 8 Up-Rife with emotion, this brief volume (about 90 poems) explores women's issues of race, status, identity, and equality. ![]()
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