{"product_id":"i-too-am-america-hardcover","title":"I, Too, Am America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLangston Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBryan Collier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Coretta Scott King illustrator award, \u003ci\u003eI, Too, Am America \u003c\/i\u003eblends the poetic wisdom of Langston Hughes with visionary illustrations from Bryan Collier in this inspirational picture book that carries the promise of equality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI, too, sing America.\u003cbr\u003eI am the darker brother.\u003cbr\u003eThey send me to eat in the kitchen\u003cbr\u003eWhen company comes, \u003cbr\u003eBut I laugh, \u003cbr\u003eAnd eat well, \u003cbr\u003eAnd grow strong.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLangston Hughes was a courageous voice of his time, and his authentic call for equality still rings true today. Beautiful paintings from Barack Obama illustrator Bryan Collier accompany and reinvent the celebrated lines of the poem I, Too, creating a breathtaking reminder to all Americans that we are united despite our differences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book of Langston Hughes's celebrated poem, I, Too, Am America, is also a Common Core Text Exemplar for Poetry.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLangston Hughes (1902-1967) was born in Joplin, Missouri, and lived much of his life in Harlem, New York. As one America's most cherished chroniclers of the black experience, known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes's work was constantly groundbreaking throughout his forty-six-year career. His poetry about the ocean and the symbolism that surrounds it stems from his travels through Africa and Europe working as a seaman. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBryan Collier is a beloved illustrator known for his unique style combining watercolor and detailed collage. He is a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient for \u003ci\u003eTrombone Shorty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDave the Potter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMartin's Big Words\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Rosa\u003c\/i\u003e. His books have won many other awards as well, including six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. His recent books include \u003ci\u003eBy and By\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThurgood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Five O'Clock Band\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBetween the Lines\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York with his family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.22 x 9.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 22, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award (2012)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coretta Scott King Award (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765493530912,"sku":"9781442420083","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/642596b4279fcbee7702ce9df93db800.webp?v=1780271658","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/i-too-am-america-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}