After the death of his mother, Langston and his father moved to Chicago to make a better life for themselves. But Langston doesn't like Chicago - he misses his home, his grandmother and he hasn't made any friends and is bullied. Soon Langston finds a library nearby that is welcoming to African Americans and features famous authors and poets who share his experiences - especially one name Langston Hughes. Is that how Langston got his name?
This is a really short book but it has a quiet, sweet tone as Langston learns to appreciate poetry and makes peace with the changes in his life. Could be a soft triumph.
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