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I, Too, Am America
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Based on 4 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
The poetic wisdom of Langston Hughes merges with visionary illustrations from Bryan Collier in this inspirational picture book that carries the promise of equality.

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.

Langston Hughes was a courageous voice of his time, an... More

Book Information
PublisherSimon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-101442420081
ISBN-13978-1442420083
Publication Date05/22/2012
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About Langston Hughes (Author) : Langston Hughes is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Langston Hughes include The Dream Keeper and Other Poems, Junior Great Books (Series 4... more
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About Bryan Collier (Illustrator) : Bryan Collier is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Bryan Collier include Doo-Wop Pop, Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship, Barack Oba... more
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