Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks Format:Hardcover But now that she’s made

But now that she’s made it out of the bloody arena alive

From tarantulas to tigers

is the tale of the goddess of wisdom and war

With half the known galaxy on their tails

but through it all Theres fun to be done

Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks Format:Hardcover But now that she’s madeGwendolyn Brooks (19172000) is known for her poems about real life. She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and povertyshowing readers how just about anything could become a beautiful poem. Exquisite follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. This picture book biography explores the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depressionall with a