An Earth Song (Petite Poems) - Hardcover

by Langston Hughes (Author), Tequitia Andrews (Illustrator)

Discover the power and joy of poetry in the picture book An Earth Song, a simple, modern introduction to Langston Hughes, featuring an ode to spring and long-awaited new beginnings, and heartwarming full-color art by Tequitia Andrews.

In this illustrated adaptation of a beloved Langston Hughes poem, a child delights as the world around him awakens from winter and comes to life with the long-awaited arrival of spring and new beginnings of all kinds.

Includes a biography and photograph of Langston Hughes, one of the most prolific leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, and information about the poem An Earth Song

Author Biography

Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was an American poet, writer, columnist, civil rights activist, and one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance.
Tequitia Andrews is an artist and illustrator from Richmond, Virginia. Her illustrations have been included in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic and numerous YA novel covers. Earth Song is her first full-length picture book and her first book with Cameron Kids.