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An Earth Song (Petite Poems)
Series: Petite Poems
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Discover the power and joy of poetry in this simple, modern introduction to Langston Hughes, featuring an ode to spring and long-awaited new beginnings
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781951836931
Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 May 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Tequitia Andrews
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Langston Hughes (1901–1967) was an American poet, writer, columnist, civil rights activist, and one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance.
Tequitia Andrews is an artist and illustrator from Richmond, Virginia. Her illustrations have been included in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic and numerous YA novel covers. Earth Song is her first full-length picture book and her first book with Cameron Kids.
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