Who Was Langston Hughes?
Who Was Langston Hughes?
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Who Was Langston Hughes?

Written by Billy Merrell and Who HQ & illustrated by Gregory Copeland
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Book Series
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8 - 12
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112
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920L
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Feb 6, 2024
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Find 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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593658543
    Publication Date
    February 6, 2024
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    February 6, 2024
    Page Count
    112
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    920L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~6

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