Publisher: Focus Readers

Copyright Date: 2023

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 08/01/22

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-637-39317-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-637-39317-8

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2022012760

Dimensions: 23 cm.

Subject Heading:
Hughes, Langston,. 1902-1967. Juvenile literature.
Hughes, Langston,. 1902-1967.
African American poets. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Poets, American. 20th century. Biography. Juvenile literature.
American poetry. African American authors. History and criticism. Juvenile literature.
African American poets.
Poets, American. 20th century.
American poetry. African American authors. History and criticism.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 5.0

Interest Level: 4-7

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Langston Hughes, a Black poet and activist whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.