Nappy Edges

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A paperback edition of Nappy Edges by Ntozake Shange. The cover of the book features a portrait of Shange, in three-quarters profile, dressed in yellow, with layers of gold necklaces and gold earrings. Above her is the title [nappy edges] in a decorative rainbow font against a white background. There is a black band along the interior edge with white text reading [poems by Ntozake shange / author of for colored girls…]. The first interior page has the poem “What Do You Believe a Poem Shd Do?” along with two quotes from critics.

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