$14.18 (Hardcover)
Love to Langston 
By Tony Medina
Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
9781584300410
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.
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Original Art Show
Society of Illustrators
"Starred Review"
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"Starred Review"
School Library Journal
100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
New York Public Library
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School Library Journal
More awards... - Interest Level
- Grades 2 - 6
- Reading Level
- Grade 2
- Themes
- Biography, African/African American Interest, Historical Interest, Occupations, Poetry
- Accelerated Reader
- Level: 4.5
Points: .5
Tony Medina is the author of Love to Langston, Christmas Makes Me Think, DeShawn Days, and I and I, published by Lee & Low Books. In addition, he has written a book for young adults, FYI: Follow-up Letters to Santa from Kids who Never Got a Response, five volumes of poetry for adults, been included in more than eighty publications, and edited several anthologies featuring the work of emerging poets. Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Howard University, Medina lives in the Washington, D.C., area.
R. Gregory Christie received his fine arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and has illustrated several books for LEE & LOW (see titles to the right). A three time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award, Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can see more of his work at gas-art.com
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