Melodies of the weary blues classic poems illustrated for young people

A gorgeously illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by more than twenty talented Black illustrators, including award-winners Oge Mora, Frank Morrison, Janelle Washington, and more! Brought...

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Main Author: Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967 (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2026]
Edition:First edition.
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520 |a A gorgeously illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by more than twenty talented Black illustrators, including award-winners Oge Mora, Frank Morrison, Janelle Washington, and more! Brought to new life by lively illustrations on every page, Melodies of The Weary Blues introduces Langston Hughes' intimate reflections on the Black experience in America to young readers in a fresh and approachable way. Featuring poems like "Dream Variation," "Winter Moon," and "The Negro Speaks of Rivers", Hughes' still resonant words shine like never before for readers everywhere. Includes an introduction by the editor, Shamar Knight-Justice, Langston Hughes' biography and timeline of life, and biographies of all the contributors. 
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