"Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome tells the story of a young boy named Langston who moves to Chicago during the Great Migration. After the loss of his mother, Langston feels out of place and struggles with his grief and identity. In search of solace, he discovers the life and work of the poet Langston Hughes, which inspires him to navigate his new surroundings and find his voice. Through Langston's journey, the story explores themes of loss, self-discovery, and the importance of art in understanding one's identity and heritage, ultimately celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2018 by Dreamscape Media .

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