Finding Langston
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 112
Published: 2020
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"Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome tells the poignant story of young Langston Hughes, a boy navigating life in 1940s Chicago after the death of his mother. Struggling with grief and feeling isolated in a new city, Langston discovers the vibrant world of poetry that connects him to his heritage and the legacy of African American literature. Through the influence of Hughes’ poetry, Langston learns to embrace his identity, express his emotions, and find solace in the beauty of words. The story beautifully captures themes of loss, resilience, and the power of art as a means of healing. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called The Finding Langston Trilogy .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Holiday House Inc .
Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers, including Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams ; My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey ; and Before She Was Harriet . She is also the author of the novel Finding Langston , which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award and five starred reviews . She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Learn more at LesaClineRansome. com
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author 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.
This book features the following character:
Langston Hughes
This book features Langston Hughes.
