Life Doesnt Frighten Me: A Poetry Picture Book

Shadows on the wall Noises down the HAL life doesnt frighten me at all Maya 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 daring vision of artist jean-michel Basquiat, whose childlike 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 his or her own fearlessness. Celebrating its successful 25 years in print, this brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief, updated biographies of Angelou and Basquiat, an afterword from the editor, and a fresh new look. A selected bibliography of angelous books and a selected museum listing of basquiats works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts. Originally published in 1993, this childrens book is still as relevant as it ever was [... ] for the 25th anniversary of its original publishing date, life doesnt frighten me has been re-released by Abrams books. While Angelou claimed that she wrote the poem for all children who whistle in the dark and who refuse to admit that theyre frightened out of their wits, its staying power over the past two-and-a-half decades proves its certainly relevant for any age. dazed digital we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Maya angelous book life doesnt frighten me. Angelous original poem, life doesnt frighten me at all, was published in 1978. In 1993 with the vision and creativity of Sara Jane boyers the poem was paired with the work of the late American artist, jean-michel Basquiat renown for his poetry, music, graffiti and paintings. In the poem, her strong words of self-confidence and strength resounded when paired with basquiats passionate, expressive paintings. Today, 25 years after life was first published, I am so proud and pleased that readers have treasured this book all these years. Life was the first book that I created, inspired by the language of painting, the art of the word and the conversations they instil in each of us. Sara Jane boyers, editor of life doesnt frighten me. Maya angelous newsletter I find all of Maya angelous work extraordinary, especially the way in which she uses her gift to lift other souls from misery. When Im down, I reach for this picture book which is an illustrated book with the words of her poem life doesnt frighten me. Both the poem and pictures seem to resonate with some of the heaviness of modern life, but it reminds us to keep our head up and be brave., stylist magazine.