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Ellington Was not a Street

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Ellington Was not a StreetGrade 3 8 Nelson illustrates the noted poets Mood Indigo, from her collection entitled A Daughters Geography. The book begins with the opening lines of the poem set against a pale gray page: it hasnt always been this way ellington was not a street. Opposite, a full page painting shows several people walking beneath a green sign that reads Ellington St. A young African American woman carrying a red umbrella is prominently featured, and readers will

Grade 3-8-Nelson illustrates the noted poet’s “Mood Indigo,” from her collection entitled A Daughter’s Geography. The book begins with the opening lines of the poem set against a pale gray page: “it hasn’t always been this way/ellington was not a street.” Opposite, a full-page painting shows several people walking beneath a green sign that reads Ellington St. A young African-American woman carrying a red umbrella is prominently featured, and readers will soon understand that she is the child narrator, all grown up (the resemblance is striking). In the poem, Shange recalls her childhood when her family entertained many of the ”-men/who changed the world,” including Paul Robeson, W.E.B. DuBois, Ray Barretto, Dizzy Gillespie, “Sonny Til” Tilghman, Kwame Nkrumah, and Duke Ellington. Both the words and the rich, nostalgic illustrations are a tribute to these visionaries. Done in oils, the skillfully rendered portraits emphasize facial expressions, clothing, and physical positioning on the page, and provide unmistakable insight into the persona of each individual. Although presented in picture-book format, the poem is sophisticated, and therefore it may need to be read aloud and explained to younger readers. A biographical sketch of each man appears at the end, along with the poem reprinted on a single page.

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lyric
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
So cutie
Color: Cloud White, Material Type: Paper, PU
This is a bit large for a travel size jewelry box lol I really thought it was going to be a bit smaller than what it was. I can see why some of the ladies in the comments are saying they’re using it as their main jewelry box since they don’t have much jewelry for a standard sized jewelry box. With that being said, it’s cute and CAN be small enough for travel. It fits a lot and I got this one in particular bc I like that it has a bigger lower compartment for larger pieces. It’s a nice quality travel jewelry box. It’ll fit my needs. But if you have a knack for packing small and you value space. I’d say skip on this one or do due diligence to double check the measurements to see if it’s something you’re okay with packing.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026
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Deena M
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Good value
Color: Jelly Pink, Material Type: Paper, PU
This is a great jewelry box for travel or to just keep at home. Very stylish and holds more than it looks like it would.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2026
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Chavely
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
CUTE
Color: Cloud White, Material Type: Paper, PU
I absolutely love this jewelry organizer! The 2-layer design gives it plenty of space without being bulky, making it perfect for travel. I was able to neatly store my earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets without anything getting tangled. The interior is soft and protects my jewelry really well, and the compartments are thoughtfully designed to keep everything in place. The compact size fits easily in my suitcase or handbag, which is a huge plus. The cloud white color looks elegant and makes it feel like a great gift option too. Overall, it’s practical, stylish, and very convenient for keeping jewelry organized on the go. Highly
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Lisa T.
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
I bought myself one and this one was gift for a friend.
Color: Cloud White, Material Type: Paper, PU
Very classy travel jewelry box. Just the size. Made well.
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VICKI CARROLL
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Nice Jewelry Box
Color: Jelly Pink, Material Type: Paper, PU, Color: Jelly Pink, Material Type: Paper, PU
Really nice jewelry box just smaller than expected. My fault for not checking the dimensions first. It’s a great value for the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026

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