num_pages: 32
description: A wonderful picture book introduction to a legendary American writer."Today I'm going to wearMy favorite pink blouseI'm going with my daddyTo visit Langston's house."It's a special day when a little girl and her father go to visit the house where the great poet Langston Hughes lived-especially when the little girl is a poet herself!This rhythmic tale is a wonderful introduction to the work and world of Langston Hughes, who was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance and an American cultural hero.
language: English
title: Visiting Langston
titlecomplete: Visiting Langston
genres: Cultural, Picture Books, Poetry, Nonfiction, Childrens, History, African American
ratings_count: 134
awards: awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Coretta Scott King Book Award
category: Illustrator Honor
publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)