Langston Hughes: American Poet
Publication Information
Author:  Walker, Alice	Illustrator:  Deeter, Catherine
Title:  Langston Hughes: American Poet	Date:  2002
Publisher:  HarperCollins	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-06-021518-6	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, easy reading
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading
Summary:
This is a reissue of a picture book biography of Langston Hughes (originally published in 1974). The illustrations and Author's Note (a must read) are new.
Teaching Ideas:
As with most Hughes biographies, Cleveland is featured. The Author's Note highlights Hughes's generosity with new writers; learners may want to consider the role of mentoring in the arts and other professions. Several examples of how Highes transformed life experiences into poetry would complement the writing curriculum. Hughes's relationship with his parents is addressed in this text as well and could prove an interesting focus for discussion or writing. The poem "Negro Speaks of Rivers" could be used for map study. Two WWW sites offer supplementary information: http://www.lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/feb01.html [go beyond the first article] and http://www/galegroup.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/hughes_l.htm
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