{"product_id":"i-too-sing-america-board-book","title":"I, Too, Sing America - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLangston Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatie Crumpton\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\" 'I, Too, ' one of preeminent African American poet and intellectual Langston Hughes' most influential literary works, is reinstantiated and reinterpreted transhistorically in this board-book adaptation of the 1926 poem. The text reproduces the lines of the poem verbatim while Crumpton's vivid, saturated, digital illustrations present contemporary scenes of a young Black boy's life.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautifully illustrated board book brings to life \u003ci\u003eI, Too\u003c\/i\u003e, Langston Hughes' iconic American poem about perseverance.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLangston Hughes's inspirational poem \u003ci\u003eI, Too\u003c\/i\u003e is one of America's most famous. This board book edition brings Hughes's powerful declaration of resilience and hope to young readers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLangston Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e is an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. He was born on February 1, 1902, and passed away May 22, 1967. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Crumpton\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and designer who loves drawing cute and whimsical artworks. Her books include \u003ci\u003eMore Bees Please!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDark Water Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLibrary Alive!\u003c\/i\u003e. Her primary focus is in children's books, but she is also interested in licensing, animation, and interactive illustration. Katie is a local to the San Francisco Bay Area, selling her work at craft fairs on the weekends.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 6.9 x 7 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 December 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767254679840,"sku":"9781499812701","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4bb218f2d44294aee965bbefb5404128.webp?v=1780307647","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/i-too-sing-america-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}