Langston Hughes

"What happens to a dream deferred? / Does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?" Discover these words and more in this exploration of the life and work of 20th-century American poet Langston Hughes, whose poetry and prose are known for their accounts of the Black experience and their call for racial equality. High school readers will be inspired and develop a newfound appreciation for verse through this biographical nonfiction title. Includes full poems and excerpts from the writer's most famous literary works, such as "Harlem" and "I, Too," as well as captivating images and an index.