In the video above, Eloise Greenfield, now in her eighties, performs "Nathaniel's Rap" set to music.  Click at right to hear her read her poetry aloud.

 "In the Land of Words" (2004)

            In the land
            of words,
            I stand as still
            as a tree,
            and let the words
            rain down on me.
            Come, rain, bring
            your knowledge and your
            music.     Sing
            while I grow green
            and full.
            I'll stand as still
            as a tree,
            and let your blessings
            fall on me.

Things.mp3

Oh, Words.mp3

Books.mp3

 Children respond to her poetry

 Honey, I Love

 Rope Rhyme

 Achievement Awards

Received the Wright/Hurston Foundation's North Star Award for individuals whose writing and/or service to the writing community serves as a beacon of brilliant accomplishment and as an inspiration to others. (2003)

Inducted into the National Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent (1999)

11th winner of the National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children (1997) Click here to read more
Received an honorary doctorate from Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts (1992)