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This edition features Langston Hughes’ classic poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," rendered in vibrant watercolors that bring the poem’s imagery to life. As a Coretta Scott King Honor book, it highlights African‑American cultural heritage and is suitable for young readers exploring poetry and history. The graphic style makes the themes of identity, heritage, and the enduring flow of life accessible to children while preserving the poetic depth of Hughes’ original text.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Poetry/Classical Poetry
Authors: Langston Hughes
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