I, Too, Am America - Poem Cover:Hardcover • School Library Best Books

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and Robeson came to be considered an enemy by the United States government

Age Range:    7 - 10

to be proud of being black

I, Too, Am America - Poem Cover:Hardcover • School Library Best BooksWinner of the Coretta Scott King illustrator award, I, Too, Am Americablends the poetic wisdom of Langston Hughes with visionary illustrations from Bryan Collier in this inspirational picture book that carries the promise of equality. I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Langston Hughes was a courageous voice of his time, and his authentic call