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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Visiting Langston
By Willie Perdomo, Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
A young poet visits Langston Hughes' home, discovering inspiration and legacy.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings
32 pages· 169 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young girl, aspiring poet, visits Langston Hughes' home with her father. As she explores the legendary poet's world, she uncovers inspiration and a connection to the Harlem Renaissance. What will she discover about her own poetic journey?
From the publisher
A wonderful picture book introduction to a legendary American writer It’s a special day when a little girl and her father go to visit the house where the great poet Langston Hughes lived–especially when the little girl is a poet herself! This rhythmic tale is a wonderful introduction to the work and world of Langston Hughes, who was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance and an American cultural hero.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 169
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~170L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.6
- F&P level
- ~F
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 57993
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2005
- First published
- February 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780805078817
- OCLC
- 62738410
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