Description
The USPS Literary Arts stamp series pays tribute to the power of language, honoring some of America’s most influential authors and poets. One of those authors is the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Gwendolyn Brooks. The stamp, issued in 2019, features a portrait of Brooks along with a background image of her typewriter and the words “The times / each time / are big / with newborn hawks” taken from her poem “The Second Sermon on the Warpland.”
Gwendolyn Brooks was a groundbreaking figure in American poetry and a leading voice in the African American literary tradition. She was the first African American author to win the Pulitzer Prize for her book, Annie Allen. She was also a poet, teacher, and mentor to many young writers throughout her life. Her poems, essays, and novels explored the complexities of race, class, gender, and identity in America. Her work was both deeply personal and deeply political.
The Gwendolyn Brooks stamp is a fitting tribute to her life and work. It pays homage to her influence on generations of poets and writers, and her legacy as one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. It is a reminder of her impact on American culture and a fitting way to honor her memory.
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