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Red, Cherry Red

Red, Cherry Red

Published in
2007
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Description

Jackie Kay explores the theme of identity in poems about an older generation, especially grandmothers, about the old days and the new days, and places the poet associates with these people, who live dreamlike, isolated existences, geographically, but also in the memory.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
96 pages

Why to read

  • Emotionally resonant poetry
  • Insight into Scottish culture
  • Exploration of personal and family identity
  • Award-winning literary work