Download or read book Crowning Glory written by Joyce Carol Thomas and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2002-05-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: hair a gift wrapped ribboned curled tied With these joyous poems, National Book Award-winning author Joyce Carol Thomas lovingly celebrates the beauty and distinction of African-American hair. Accompanied by artist Brenda Joysmith's soft, lush portraits of women and girls of all ages, Thomas's lyrical language shares what is special about hair that-is dreadlocked, braided, adorned, or worn free. The poems and images rejoice in the spirit of individuality that comes from having your unique crowning glory.