Websites
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A quick and useful introduction to Brooks's life and work here.
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Want to know more about Brooks's inspirations and technique? Then check out this interview from The Artful Dodge.
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Shortly after Brooks died in 2000, The Guardian published this well-written account of her influence in black communities around the world.
Video
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OK, so it's not "The Bean Eaters." But this video is a pretty cool (pun intended) example of how Brooks's work influences readers today.
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Listen to scholars discuss Brooks's work and watch her read some of her own poems.
Audio
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Library of Congress recordings are just about as official as you can get! Check out their Brooks archive at the Poetry Foundation.
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Well, then, this CD will help you get your fix of Brooks's poetry. Brooks reads 27 (27!) of her works.
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Listen to National Public Radio's reflection on Brooks's life and works shortly after her death in 2000.
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Listen to a discussion of black women poets (including Brooks) in this fascinating radio from Pacifica.
Images
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So young. So wholesome. What's not to love?
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A picture of Brooks in academic regalia. Hey, who doesn't like Harry Potter-esque robes?
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Maybe you like books. Maybe you're just crazy about mid-century art. Either way, these book jackets are fun to check out!
Historical Documents
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Books
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So you like Brooks, but fiction is more your style? Check out her novel, then.
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An entire collection of some of Brooks's most well-known poems.