Fourteen original poems offer young readers an exciting glimpse into the life of Langston Hughes, one of America's most beloved poets. Each of Medina's engaging poems explores an important theme in Hughes' life -- his lonely childhood, his love of language and travel, his dream of writing poetry. Extensive notes at the back of the book expand upon the poems, giving a broader picture of Hughes' life and the time in which he lived. With stunning illustrations by R. Gregory Christie, Love To Langston brings Langston Hughes to life for a new generation of readers.
Fourteen original poems offer young readers an exciting glimpse into the life of Langston Hughes, one of America's most beloved poets. Each of Medi...
If, indeed, it's a "woman's right to choose," then what happens to the man's right? Chubert Davis is quite a charismatic, highly intelligent, and gregarious twenty-something that is adored and respected by everyone with whom he comes in contact. He shares a deep bond of friendship with several other career-minded young adults and those bonds are rock solid. That is until he learns that his girlfriend is pregnant, and the issue of abortion forces them to come to terms with what they truly believe in and their own self-worth. But life is strange. Often times there are issues that are so...
If, indeed, it's a "woman's right to choose," then what happens to the man's right? Chubert Davis is quite a charismatic, highly intelligent, and greg...
This is a biography in verse about the Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life, including his biracial heritage, Rastafarian beliefs, and love of music.
This is a biography in verse about the Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life, including his b...
Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best friend, Danetta, know how he really feels about her. But as he is buying his first suit, an off-duty police officer mistakes a clothes hanger for a gun, and he shoots Alfonso.
When Alfonso wakes up in the afterlife, he's on a ghost train guided by well-known victims of police shootings, who teach him what he needs to know about this subterranean spiritual world. Meanwhile, Alfonso's family and friends struggle with their grief and seek...
Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his b...
