How Long to Read A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks

How Long Does it Take to Read A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks?

It takes the average reader and 48 minutes to read A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks by Alice Faye Duncan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

“A stirring, accessible introduction to Gwendolyn Brooks and a must-have for all elementary collections.” —School Library Journal (Starred review) “The combination of biography and Brooks' own poems makes for a strong, useful, and beautiful text . . . A solid introduction to a brilliant writer”—Kirkus. Acclaimed writer Alice Faye Duncan tells the story of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize. SING a song for Gwendolyn Brooks. Sing it loud—a Chicago blues. With a voice both wise and witty, Gwendolyn Brooks crafted poems that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in society. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, reading and writing constantly from a young age, her talent lovingly nurtured by her parents. Brooks ultimately published 20 books of poetry, two autobiographies, and one novel. Alice Faye Duncan has created her own song to celebrate Gwendolyn’s life and work, illuminating the tireless struggle of revision and the sweet reward of success.

How long is A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks?

A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks by Alice Faye Duncan is 47 pages long, and a total of 12,079 words.

This makes it 16% the length of the average book. It also has 15% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 6 minutes to read A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks aloud.

What Reading Level is A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks?

A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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