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Langston Hughes
Young Black Poet
Part of Childhood of Famous Americans
Illustrated by Robert Doremus
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About The Book
Get to know the influential African American poet Langston Hughes in this middle grade nonfiction biography of his early years!
An engaging biography of American poet, Langston Hughes, written for the elementary aged child. Langston Hughes used his poetry and other writings to reflect the everyday experiences of African Americans, and he was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.
An engaging biography of American poet, Langston Hughes, written for the elementary aged child. Langston Hughes used his poetry and other writings to reflect the everyday experiences of African Americans, and he was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.
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Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (June 30, 2008)
- Length: 192 pages
- ISBN13: 9781439114032
- Grades: 4 - 6
- Ages: 8 - 12
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