"No Crystal Stair" is a poignant and powerful narrative that explores the life of Langston Hughes, one of the most celebrated figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Through a series of vivid illustrations and poetic prose, the story captures Hughes's journey as he navigates the challenges of race, identity, and artistic expression in early 20th-century America. The book delves into his struggles and triumphs, highlighting the voices and stories of the African American community. With a lyrical style, it invites readers to experience the beauty and resilience of Hughes's spirit, while reflecting on the broader themes of hope and perseverance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Life And Work Of .

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by Lerner Publishing Group .

J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York.