Tan to Tamarind: Poems About the Color Brown Auto Krosoczka Beyond her fears there is

Beyond her fears there is abundance and beauty

With its surprising twist to the happily-ever-after ending and its exquisitely detailed illustrations

tucking bright marigolds between rocky ledges

will be entranced

Casey Lyall is a master of comedic timing with her deceptively simple and energetic text

Tan to Tamarind: Poems About the Color Brown Auto Krosoczka Beyond her fears there isA poetry collection that explores the spectrum of beautiful shades of brown. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Tan, sienna, topaz, or tamarind? Poet Malathi Michelle Iyengar sees a whole spectrum of beautiful shades of brown. Swirls of henna decorate ocher hands and feet at an Indian wedding. Cinnamon lips smile over a cup of caf con leche. And maple leaves drift like stars onto upturned russet faces in fall. This warm and inviting poetry