I, Too, Am America

Winner of the Coretta Scott King illustrator award, I, Too, Am America blends the poetic wisdom of...
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Author: Langston Hughes
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I, Too, Am America by Hughes, Langston

I, Too, Am America

$45.28

I, Too, Am America

$45.28
Author: Langston Hughes
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Winner of the Coretta Scott King illustrator award, I, Too, Am America blends the poetic wisdom of Langston Hughes with visionary illustrations from Bryan Collier in this inspirational picture book that carries the promise of equality.

I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Langston Hughes was a courageous voice of his time, and his authentic call for equality still rings true today. Beautiful paintings from Barack Obama illustrator Bryan Collier accompany and reinvent the celebrated lines of the poem I, Too, creating a breathtaking reminder to all Americans that we are united despite our differences.

This picture book of Langston Hughes's celebrated poem, I, Too, Am America, is also a Common Core Text Exemplar for Poetry.

Author: Langston Hughes
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/22/2012
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.22h x 9.37w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781442420083
Audience: Ages 4-8


Award: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/05/2012 pg. 69
Booklist 04/01/2012 pg. 42
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2012
School Library Journal 06/01/2012 pg. 103
Shelf Awareness 06/08/2012
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/05/2012 pg. 36
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 171 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was born in Joplin, Missouri, and lived much of his life in Harlem, New York. As one America's most cherished chroniclers of the black experience, known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes's work was constantly groundbreaking throughout his forty-six-year career. His poetry about the ocean and the symbolism that surrounds it stems from his travels through Africa and Europe working as a seaman.

Bryan Collier is a beloved illustrator known for his unique style combining watercolor and detailed collage. He is a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient for Trombone Shorty, Dave the Potter, Martin's Big Words, and Rosa. His books have won many other awards as well, including six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. His recent books include By and By, Thurgood, The Five O'Clock Band, and Between the Lines. He lives in New York with his family.

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