BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance Hardback - 2017

by Nikki Grimes

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

"One Last Word is the work of a master poet." --Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal-winning author of The Crossover

From the New York Times bestselling and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes an emotional, special new collection of poetry inspired by the Harlem Renaissance--paired with full-color, original art from today's most exciting African-American illustrators.

Inspired by the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, bestselling author Nikki Grimes uses "The Golden Shovel" poetic method to create wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during this era.

Each poem is paired with one-of-a-kind art from today's most exciting African American illustrators--including Pat Cummings, Brian Pinkney, Sean Qualls, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and many more--to create an emotional and thought-provoking book with timely themes for today's readers.

A foreword, an introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance, author's note, poet biographies, and index makes this not only a book to cherish, but a wonderful resource and reference as well.

A 2017 New York Public Library Best Kids Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017, Middle Grade
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017, Nonfiction

Details

  • Title One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
  • Author Nikki Grimes
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
  • Publication date 2017-01-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9781619635548 / 1619635542
  • Weight 0.92 lbs (0.42 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.9 x 6.1 x 0.8 in (20.07 x 15.49 x 2.03 cm)
  • Age range 10 to 14 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 9
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1949
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Geographic Orientation: New York
    • Locality: New York, N.Y.
    • Topical: Black History
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Poetry, African Americans
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2016016215
  • Dewey Decimal Code 811.54

Media reviews

Citations

  • Booklist, 12/01/2016, Page 41
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 12/01/2016, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 03/01/2017, Page 102
  • Kirkus Reviews, 10/15/2016, Page 80
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/24/2016, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 11/01/2016, Page 120

About the author

Nikki Grimes is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the ALAN Award, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the Printz Honor and Sibert Honor book Ordinary Hazards; NAACP Image Award nominee Planet Middle School; Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade; Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin's Notebook, Talkin' About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings, which was also named an ALA Notable Book; and What Is Goodbye?, an ALA Notable Book. She lives in Corona, California.
www.nikkigrimes.com

Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
1
Seller
Evergreen Goodwill
Item price
A$2.59
A$5.77 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 1/3/2017 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. Good. 0.7500 in x 8.0700 in x 6.3400 in.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$2.59
A$5.77 Delivery to USA
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
1
Seller
Gulf Coast Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$7.73
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2017-01-03. hardcover. Good. 6x0x8.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$7.73
Free Delivery to USA
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
  • Very good
Condition
Very good
Edition
Illustrated
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
1
Seller
BooksRun
Item price
A$8.44
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury USA Childrens. Illustrated. Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$8.44
Free Delivery to USA
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
3
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$9.39
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books, 2017. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.39
Free Delivery to USA
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Hardback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
4
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$9.44
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books, 2017. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.44
Free Delivery to USA

One Last Word : Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

Nikki Grimes

We're sorry, this copy is no longer available.
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • New
  • Hardback
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
1
Seller
Your Online Bookstore
Item price
A$10.52
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2017-01-03. hardcover. New. 6x0x8.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.52
Free Delivery to USA
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
  • Hardback
Condition
Used
Edition
Illustrated
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$10.56
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2017-01-03. Illustrated. hardcover. Used: Good. 6.65x0.68x8.20. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.56
Free Delivery to USA
One Last Word : Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word : Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
2
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$10.71
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.71
Free Delivery to USA
One Last Word : Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance
Stock photo: cover may vary

One Last Word : Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

by Grimes, Nikki

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781619635548 / 1619635542
Quantity available
5
Seller
Better World Books
Item price
A$10.71
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.71
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.