AN EXCERPT FROM ARILLA SUN DOWN
Hamilton, Virginia
From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since September 8, 2020
From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 8, 2020
About this Item
Promotional booklet issued by Greenwillow Press for Hamilton's book ARILLA SUN DOWN, her next book after becoming the first Black author to win the Newbery Medal with M.C. HIGGINS, THE GREAT. This short booklet celebrates Hamilton's historic award prominently on the front wrapper "by Virginia Hamilton, winner of the 1975 Newbery Medal," next to the author's portrait while attempting to stir up interest for her upcoming publication, ARILLA SUN DOWN. This new book, about an interracial family and especially young Arilla's place in it, is described with additional commentary by Hamilton on the verso of the front wrapper. These comments capture Hamilton's own sense of her "brand," remarking on a theme found in many of her best books, that of African American girls coming to embrace their true selves: "What Arilla has, finally, is a perspective on herself [.] that is more true than imagined." A scarce and illuminating ephemeral document, both in how a publisher markets a new children's book by an award-winning author and how that author builds upon self-identified themes in her career. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original stapled printed wrappers with black-and-white portrait of Hamilton on front wrapper. [2], 14 pages (including wrappers). Only very light soil and toning. Seller Inventory # 44802
Bibliographic Details
Title: AN EXCERPT FROM ARILLA SUN DOWN
Publisher: (Greenwillow Press), (New York)
Publication Date: 1976
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Near fine.
Edition: 1st Edition
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