Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes

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Poetry for Young People: Langston Hughes is a 2006 children's poetry collection by Langston Hughes edited by David Roessel and Arnold Rampersad and illustrated by Benny Andrews, originally published by Sterling Publishing Company.

Synopsis[edit]

Selected poems of African American poet Langston Hughes are compiled accompanied by illustrations representing elements of the poems.

Background and development[edit]

Rampersad is the author of a two volume biography of Langston Hughes. Roessel has also shown interest in Hughes' life and co-edited other collections of Hughes poetry.[1]

Reception[edit]

The book received an honor award for the 2007 Coretta Scott King Award for illustration.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hughes, Langston. Langston Hughes. Rampersad, Arnold., Roessel, David E. (David Ernest), 1954-, Andrews, Benny, 1930-2006. New York. ISBN 1402718454. OCLC 61458241.
  2. ^ "The Coretta Scott King Book Awards". American Library Association. 2009-01-18. Retrieved 2019-02-05.