This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Nonfiction - Beginners category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award. It was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience. It also was recognised in the Primary School category by the Golden Archer Award. It was recognised in the Ages 0-7 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

This book is part of a book series called Coretta Scott King Award .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Simon & Schuster .

Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was one of the most versatile writers of the artistic movement known as the Harlem Renaissance. Though known primarily as a poet, he also wrote plays essays, novels, short stories, and books and poems for children. Charles R. Smith is the author of Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali, winner of the 2008 Coretta Scott King Honor. He is also the author of Hoop Queens, Hoop Kings and Rimshots: Basketball Pix, Rolls, and Rhythms. He lives in New York, USA.