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