Who Was Langston Hughes?
Series: Who Was? Author: Billy Merrell Category: Activism and Social Justice, Biographies and Non-Fiction, Black History, Civil Rights, Elementary School, Inventions and Innovations, Theater, Upper Elementary, Writing and Literature Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Country: United States Language: English Reading Age: Elementary School, Upper Elementary Illustrator: Gregory Copeland More DetailsFind out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most important writers and activists of the Harlem Renaissance in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!
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 went on to become 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 as well as novels, books for children, nonfiction books, and plays. He was an activist and a major figure of the Harlem Renaissance period, alongside Zora Neale Hurston and Countee Cullen. Young readers can learn about Langston’s beloved writing, including some of his most famous poems “Dreams” and “The Weary Blues,” and his long-lasting legacy in this middle-grade biography.
Who Was Langston Hughes?
Written by Billy Merrell and Who HQ
Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
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