Written for teachers seeking to inspire and motivate their students to read and write, Sing the Sun Up: Creative Writing Ideas from African American Literature compiles a variety of exercises and lessons featuring the works of African American writers such as Gwendolyn Brooks, Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, Langston Hughes, Bob Kaufman, Derek Walcott, and others. Published by Teachers & Writers Collaborative, Sing the Sun Up is an appropriate teaching guide for students of all ages. Also included in this collection are student samples, a select bibliography, and a brief discography.