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Love to Langston
Contributor(s): Medina, Tony (Author), Christie, R. Gregory (Illustrator)

ISBN: 1584302836 ISBN-13: 9781584302834
Publisher: Lee & Low Books

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: June 2005
Annotation: This biography in verse offers readers an exciting glimpse into the life of one of our most talented and beloved poets. Fourteen poems explore important themes and events in Hughes? life. We learn about his lonely childhood spent with his grandmother, who told him stories of his heroic ancestors. We see the racism and poverty he overcame, and how he followed his dream to become a poet. We learn of Hughes? love of language and travel, and how he inspired other writers. While Hughes often struggled with poverty and a world that did not welcome black poets, he stayed true to his dream of writing poetry in the language of black folks, celebrating the people with whom he grew up. This book is perfect for those who already know and love the work of Langston Hughes as well as for those who want to learn more about this inspiring man and acclaimed writer.

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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Literary
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional

Dewey: 811.54

Age Level: 8-11

Grade Level: 3-6

Lexile Measure: 650 NP (Non-Prose Text)

Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.9" W x 10.5" L (0.35 lbs) 40 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Chronological Period - 20th Century

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

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Publisher Description:

This inspiring biography on Langston Hughes celebrates his life through poetry.

Fourteen original poems offer young readers an exciting glimpse into the life of Langston Hughes, one of America's most beloved poets. Each of Medina's engaging poems explores an important theme in Hughes' life - his lonely childhood, his love of language and travel, his dream of writing poetry. Extensive notes at the back of the book expand upon the poems, giving a broader picture of Hughes' life and the time in which he lived. With stunning illustrations by R. Gregory Christie, Love To Langston brings Langston Hughes to life for a new generation of readers.

Contributor Bio(s): Medina, Tony: -

Tony Medina is the author of six beloved books for young readers, as well as multiple volumes of poetry for adults. A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and a professor of creative writing at Howard University, Dr. Medina is a two-time winner of the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People. He lives in the Washington, DC area.

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