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Through haiku, one of the most important African-American writers of the 20th century put everyday moments into focus. Now, Wright's poems are paired with Crews' photo collage artwork in celebration of the lives of contemporary African-American boys. Full color.

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A remarkable celebration of Richard Wright, poetry, and contemporary black boys at play.
From walking a dog to watching a sunset to finding a beetle, Richard Wright's haiku puts everyday moments into focus. Now, more than fifty years after they were written, these poems continue to reflect our everyday experiences. Paired with the photo-collage artwork of Nina Crews, Seeing into Tomorrow celebrates the lives of contemporary African American boys and offers an accessible introduction to one of the most important African American writers of the twentieth century.