Who was Langston Hughes? / by Billy Merrell ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age. With her guidance, Langston became a talented writer in high school, creating dramatic plays, poetry, and articles for the school paper. His career as a writer would continue to blossom. Langston pioneered jazz poetry and published nearly twenty poetry books during his lifetime. He was an activist and a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance period"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593658543
- ISBN: 059365854X
- ISBN: 9780593658550
- ISBN: 0593658558
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, 2024.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Who was Langston Hughes? -- Growing up Black -- Class poet -- Far from home -- Reborn in Harlem -- Always moving on -- Poet on tour -- Finding community abroad -- Political poet -- The dream keeper -- Timelines.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop.920L Lexile
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO HUG (Text) | 37810435696884 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
