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.