There Was a Party for Langston

There Was a Party for LangstonNew York Times bestselling and award winning author Jason Reynolds's debut picture book is a snappy, joyous ode to Word King, literary genius, and glass ceiling smasher Langston Hughes and the luminaries he inspired. "Back in the day, there was a heckuva party, a jam, for a word making man. The King of Letters. Langston Hughes. His ABCs became drums, bumping jumping thumping like a heart the size of the whole country. They sent some people yelling and

As the girls secretly race to unravel the truth

When he takes off the hat

they're willing to defend their freedom and their homes from the Nazi invaders--even with their lives

This perfectly sized anthology is stunningly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom whose incredible artwork makes these stories dance to life before your very eyes

A really fun read which brings the gross factor

Brief commentary and helpful definitions accompany each poem

collect your collage materials

This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years

"Talent should be shared

the impossible happens

Perfect for families following Montessori practices and caregivers keen for their children to develop natural interests at their own pace

Readers will come face-to-face with incredible prehistoric beasts including the Australian dinosaurs that fossilized into gemstones