
September 2003 marked the 50th anniversary of Maud Martha, the only novel published by esteemed poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Initially entitled "American Family Brown" the work would eventually come to symbolize some of Brooks' most provocative writing. In a novel that captures the essence of Black life, Brooks recognizes the beauty and strength that lies within each of us.
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1917–2000
An American poet, author, and teacher. Her work often dealt with the personal celebrations and struggles of ordinary people in her community (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwendolyn_Brooks>Wikipedia</a>).
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