I, Too, Sing America
Published on 28. December 2021
Book
Board book
20 pages
978-1-4998-1270-1 (ISBN)
Description
" 'I, Too,' one of preeminent African American poet and intellectual Langston Hughes' most influential literary works, is reinstantiated and reinterpreted transhistorically in this board-book adaptation of the 1926 poem. The text reproduces the lines of the poem verbatim while Crumpton's vivid, saturated, digital illustrations present contemporary scenes of a young Black boy's life." --Kirkus Reviews
This beautifully illustrated board book brings to life I, Too, Langston Hughes' iconic American poem about perseverance.
Langston Hughes's inspirational poem I, Too is one of America's most famous. This board book edition brings Hughes's powerful declaration of resilience and hope to young readers.
This beautifully illustrated board book brings to life I, Too, Langston Hughes' iconic American poem about perseverance.
Langston Hughes's inspirational poem I, Too is one of America's most famous. This board book edition brings Hughes's powerful declaration of resilience and hope to young readers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
NY
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 2 to 5 years
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4998-1270-1 (9781499812701)
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Persons
Langston Hughes is an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. He was born on February 1, 1902, and passed away May 22, 1967.
Katie Crumpton is an illustrator and designer who loves drawing cute and whimsical artworks. Her books include More Bees Please!, Dark Water Magic, and Library Alive!. Her primary focus is in children's books, but she is also interested in licensing, animation, and interactive illustration. Katie is a local to the San Francisco Bay Area, selling her work at craft fairs on the weekends.
Katie Crumpton is an illustrator and designer who loves drawing cute and whimsical artworks. Her books include More Bees Please!, Dark Water Magic, and Library Alive!. Her primary focus is in children's books, but she is also interested in licensing, animation, and interactive illustration. Katie is a local to the San Francisco Bay Area, selling her work at craft fairs on the weekends.