# I, Too, Sing America - Board Book

by **Langston Hughes** (Author), **Katie Crumpton** (Illustrator)

**" '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." --_Kirkus Reviews_**  
  
**This beautifully illustrated board book brings to life _I, Too_, Langston Hughes' iconic American poem about perseverance.**

Langston Hughes's inspirational poem _I, Too_ is one of America's most famous. This board book edition brings Hughes's powerful declaration of resilience and hope to young readers.

### Author Biography

**Langston Hughes** 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.

**Katie Crumpton** is an illustrator and designer who loves drawing cute and whimsical artworks. Her books include _More Bees Please!_, _Dark Water Magic_, and _Library Alive!_. 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.

**Number of Pages:** 20

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 6.9 x 7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** December 28, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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