Original poems by young adults from ages 13 to 21 were especially solicited for this volume. Dealing for the most part with Black identity, the poems are divided into the following categories: Black Pride, Oral Tradition, Home, Self, Love, the Fight for Freedom, the Future, and Ancestors. Each section opens with a poem by well-known African American poets such as Langston Hughes, Alexis De Veaux, Lucille Clifton and Maya Angelou. (Ages 12 and up)

This remarkable anthology presents poetry from young adults who are growing up as part of various African ancestries -- youth who are West Indian, Haitian, Panamanian, Nigerian, African American. Marker Foetus by well-known poets, ' such as Langston Hughes, introduce each themed section Of the book. Poets write about a range of topics, including Black pride, spirituality, honoring elders, and more. These poems are at once resounding, poignant, and unforgettable, Quiet Storm: Voices from Young Black Poets encourages readers from all cultures to explore the many threads of the r own ancestral roots.