Bibliography
Students' sources
Clinton, Catherine. I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African–American Poetry. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1998. This book gives short biographies along with samples of some of the finest poets of the Harlem Renaissance, among them Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks.
Greenberg, Jan. Heart to Heart: New Poems Inspired by Twentieth–Century Art. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2001. This collection of ecphrastic poetry includes poetry written about works by Lawrence, Johnson, and Bearden.
Hill, Laban Carrick. Harlem Stomp! New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2003. This book takes a close look at the cultural history of the Harlem Renaissance through photos, artwork and sample literature.
Hjerter, Kathleen G. Doubly Gifted: The Author as Visual Artist. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1986. This book contains examples of art from scores of writer/artists.
Leach, Laurie. Langston Hughes: A Biography. Westport: Greenwood Press, 2004. A concise biography of Langston Hughes perfect for students researching the author.
Myers, Walter Dean. Brown Angels: An Album of Pictures and Verse. New York: Harper–Collins, 1993. This children's book is a collection of Myers' favorite family photos with accompanying verse.
Myers, Walter Dean. Harlem. New York: Scholastic Books, 1997. This award winning picture book/poem is composed of a great number of images of Harlem. The book is illustrated by the author's son and comes with a cassette in which the poem is read by Sean Combs.
Rochelle, Belinda. Words with Wings: A Treasury of African–American Poetry and Art. New York: Harper–Collins, 2001. Poetry and artwork of famous African American artists are side by side in this beautifully colorful book. This book will serve as a good example for students when they are preparing to set their poems and art together.
Silverstein, Shel. Falling Up. New York: Harper–Collins, 1996. This book is another classic example of the work of a fine writer/artist.
Silverstein, Shel. Where the Sidewalk Ends. New York: Harper–Collins, 1981. Siverstein's poems and art provide hours of fun ecphrastic reading.
Silverstein, Shel. Light in the Attic. New York: Harper Collins, 1981. A great collection of illustrated poetry, Silverstein's work will be enjoyed by children of all ages.
Sullivan, Charles. Children of Promise: African American Literature and Art for Young People. New York: Abrams, 1991. This book provides an interesting collection of art beside poetry and narrative.
Teachers' Sources
Allen, Janet. Yellow Brick Roads; Shared and Guided Paths to Independent Reading, 4–12. Portland: Stenhouse, 2000. This book is the Bible for believers in educator, Janet Allen's philosophy on education, a philosophy being explored through New Haven's new curriculum.
Atwell, Nancie. In the Middle. Portsmouth, NH: Heineman, 1998. A classic in middle school education written by one of the leaders in the field
Banks, William H., ed. Beloved Harlem: A Literary Tribute to Black America's Most Famous Neighborhood. New York; Broadway Books, 2005. An interesting look at the development of Harlem since the Harlem Renaissance.
Buckner, Aimee. Notebook Connections; Strategies for the Reader's Notebook. Portland: Stenhouse, 2009. A great resource on how to make the reader's notebook a success in the classroom, includes strategies for use in classroom.
Dover, Cedric. American Negro Art. New York: The New York Graphics Society, 1960. A survey of African American art with commentary.
Driskell, David, David Levering Lewis and Deborah Willis Ryan. Harlem Renaissance Art of Black America. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1987. This collection of essays, photos and artwork focuses on the great artists of the Harlem Renaissance.
Fletcher, Ralph. A Writer's Notebook; Unlocking the Writer Within You. New York: Harper. A great book on journal writing for teachers and students alike.
Fletcher, Ralph and JoAnn Portalupi. Writer Workshop; The Essential Guide. Portsmouth, NH: Heineman, 2001. A great resource on Writer Workshop by one of the leaders in the field.
Gates, Henry Louis Jr. and Nellie Y. McKay, editors. The Norton Anthology of African American Literature. New York: WW Norton and Company, 1997. This complete anthology of African American literature contains the poetry of Hughes and Brooks as well as biographical information.
Hollander, John. The Gazer's Spirit: Poems Speaking to Silent Works of Art. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995. This discussion on ecphrastic poetry written by one of Yale's most famous poets is a priceless study of poetry and art.
Hollander, John. Rhyme's Reason: A Guide to English Verse. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2001. A complete guide to the more technical aspects of poetry.
Lamott, Anne. Bird by Bird: Some instructions on Writing and Life. New York: Anchor Books,1994. This is my favorite all time book on writing. There are lots of good practical ideas for writing as well as advice on life. A must read for all writers.
Moorman, Honar. "Backing into Ekphrasis: Reading and Writing about Poetry and Visual Art" in NCTE English Journal, Vol. 96, No 1, September 2006. This article on ecphrasis in the classroom is written by a teacher for this acclaimed language arts magazine.
Oliver, Mary. A Poetry Handbook: A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry. New York: Harcourt, 1994. This book is a must have for teachers who need to review poetry before beginning to teach it to students.
Rief, Linda. Inside the Writer's–Reader's Notebook. New York: Heinemann, 2007. A great book for ideas on how to set up a writer–reader notebook, with lots of student examples.
Tidwell, John and Cheryl R. Ragar, editors. Montage of a Dream: The Art and Life of Langston Hughes. Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 2007. This collection of essays explores the life and work of Langston Hughes
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