The times they used to be.

By Lucille Clifton

A young black girl relates the adventures of the summer her Uncle Sunny died and her best friend broke out in sin because she wasn't saved.

Everett Anderson's year.

By Lucille Clifton

Chronicles, in verse, the month-to-month activities of seven-year-old Everett Anderson throughout the seasons of the year.

My brother fine with me

By Lucille Clifton

When her five-year-old brother decides to run away from home, Johnny is glad--at first.

Everett Anderson's friend

By Lucille Clifton

Having eagerly anticipated the new neighbors, a boy is disappointed to get a whole family of girls.

Everett Anderson's 1 2 3

By Lucille Clifton

As a small boy's mother considers remarriage, he considers the numbers one, two, and three--sometimes they're lonely, sometimes crowded, but sometimes just right.

Everett Anderson's nine month long

By Lucille Clifton

A small boy and his family anticipate the birth of their newest member.

Everett Anderson's Goodbye

By Lucille Clifton

Everett Anderson has a difficult time coming to terms with his grief after his father dies.

Everett Anderson's Christmas coming

By Lucille Clifton

Nine poems describe a small boy's preparations for Christmas.

Everett Anderson's Christmas coming

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Some of the days of Everett Anderson

By Lucille Clifton

Nine poems about a boy who likes to play in the rain, is not afraid of the dark, and sometimes feels lonely.