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"But freedom stand up and laughs in their faces" -Langston Hughes, "Freedom", 1968

I love this book! The illustrations are so beautiful and pull you into this world. The art style is so calming and allows you to absorb the story. I hadn't really heard of Langston Hughes before, but I definitely know him now. This book gave me more of an appreciation and awareness for these poets!

Written by: Jason Reynolds, Art by: Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey
Originally published: October 3, 2023

There is no words on the page but I love how they highlight so many amazing black historical figures

This is a great text to read to any classroom!! It‘s fun and lighthearted but still feels great and easy to read. I could see my self using it in a classroom because of the idea of bringing fun to the library

Picture book- Caldecott honor book and Corbett‘s Scott king illustrator honor book
This was a wonderful story bringing history to life. It flows very well and allows young readers to learn about iconic poets and “ letter kings”. The illustrations add the the journey and are very vibrant

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Obviously I‘ll read anything by Jason Reynolds. This is an ode to the “King of Letters” Langston Hughes of Harlem Renaissance fame and it happens at the Schomburg Library (qv The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford). The guests include Angelou, Baldwin, Butler, Brooks, DuBois, Walker, Morrison and the like. Reynolds‘ 1st picture book.

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I feel like I should start off every Jason Reynolds‘ review with a disclaimer about how much adore him. ☺️
I swear I could hear him in my head reading this one. I loved the words and the art. I love that this book came about because of a photo of Maya Angelou and Amiri Baraka (who I had never heard of) dancing at this party.

I put the audio on hold at the library so I could really hear him. 😀