Medina, Tony.

Love to Langston / by Tony Medina ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. - New York : Lee & Low Books, 2002. - 40 unnumbered pages : color illustraions ; 28 cm

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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...

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9781584302834


Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 --Juvenile poetry.
Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 --Poetry.


African American poets--Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
Poets--Juvenile poetry.
Poets, American--Poetry.
African Americans--Poetry.
American poetry.

PS3563.E2414 / L68 2002

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