Poems, Dreams and Roses by Fabu, is 35 pages of poetry for and about children to encourage and inspire them.  It traces Fabu's journey from a child who loved writing poetry, through her student years to finally becoming the third Madison Poet Laureate and a prolific poet.  The book includes a a teacher's guide with questions, a glossary, a life map and a special mirror surprise for each reader.  The illustrator is Kate Gillman who uses photographs, drawing and graphic design to uniquely express Fabu's life.  Coming Soon:  In Our Own Tongues (late 2010 published by The University of Nairobi Press) and African American Life in Haiku (2011 published by The Parallel Press in Madison).

Cost: $12.95 (including shipping)
Discount available for orders of 10 books or more