{"product_id":"melodies-of-the-weary-blues-classic-poems-illustrated-for-young-people-9780063327054","title":"Melodies of the Weary Blues: Classic Poems Illustrated for Young People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeously illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, \u003cem\u003eThe Weary Blues\u003c\/em\u003e, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by more than twenty talented Black illustrators, including award-winners Oge Mora, Frank Morrison, Janelle Washington, and more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrought to new life by lively illustrations on every page, \u003cem\u003eMelodies of The Weary Blues\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Langston Hughes' intimate reflections on the Black experience in America to young readers in a fresh and approachable way. Featuring poems like \"Dream Variation,\" \"Winter Moon,\" and \"The Negro Speaks of Rivers\", Hughes' still resonant words shine like never before for readers everywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an introduction by the editor, Shamar Knight-Justice, Langston Hughes' biography and timeline of life, and biographies of all the contributors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Langston Hughes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.18h x 10.30w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063327054\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 85\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHughes, Langston:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLangston Hughes (1902-1967) ranks as one of the greatest American poets of the twentieth century. A landmark figure in the Harlem Renaissance, his work profoundly captures and celebrates the trials and triumphs of his exquisitly drawn characters. In addition to his poetry, he was also the author of the novels \u003cem\u003eNot Without Laughter\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSomething in Common\u003c\/em\u003e, the play \u003cem\u003eMulatto\u003c\/em\u003e, and two volumes of autobiography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Langston Hughes \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47598587052189,"sku":"9780063327054","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_2f4f0d7a-dfcd-409d-99c3-55c197d56ffb.jpg?v=1769516454","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/melodies-of-the-weary-blues-classic-poems-illustrated-for-young-people-9780063327054","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}