Life Doesn't Frighten Me (Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition)

Edited by award-winner Sara Jane Boyers, the picture book Life Doesnt Frighten Me features the work of two legendary artistspoet Maya Angelou and artist Jean Michel Basquiata powerful exploration of emotion and its expression through the careful blend of words and art (School Library Journal). Dr. Maya Angelous unforgettable poem is matched with the daring art of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this powerful ode to courage. Shadows on the wall Noises down the hall Life doesnt frighten me at all Angelous 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. Angelous strong words are matched by the bold vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelous words and Basquiats paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience their own fearlessness. This brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief biographies of Angelou and Basquiat and an afterword from the editor. A selected bibliography of Angelous books and a selected museum listing of Basquiats works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts. Presented as an impassioned ode to courage, the late poet Dr. Maya Angelous 1993 poem in this handsome anniversary edition will inspire a new generation of brave readers, no matter the challenge. Young readers will be inspired by poetry, by art, and by the tremendous talent of these two legendary creators in one beautiful picture book.