Now Sheba Sings the Song

This powerful and poignant collection of poetry and illustrations celebrates the extraordinary essence of ordinary African-American women.

With 84 sepia and black-and-white illustrations, renowned illustrator Feelings brings to life the strength, dignity, exuberance, and sexuality of these remarkable women.

Angelou's verses complement the pictures perfectly, mingling natural speech rhythms with a literary diction that filters the voice of African-American woman's centuries of struggle and perseverance.

Despite some randomness in the illustrations, this slender offering is an often eloquent poem trapped amid prosaic pictures.

Don't miss out on this moving tribute to the beauty and resilience of black women.