Best Selling Books by Langston Hughes

Since his death in 1967, Langston Hughes''s reputation has continued to grow. He is now widely regarded as one of the foremost poets of his time and one of the most eloquent and beloved spokesmen of his people. Remembered by many as a fighter for the poor and downtrodden, Hughes in his early work was outspoken, but he tempered his views later, and some of the early social protest writings receded into the shadows. Faith Berry rediscovered the material presented in "Good Morning Revolution". -- From publisher''s description.

Portrays the lives of seventeen outstanding African Americans, illustrated with photographs.

The sixteen volumes are published with the goal that Hughes pursued throughout his lifetime: making his books available to the people. Each volume will include a biographical and literary chronology by Arnold Rampersad, as well as an introduction by a Hughes scholar lume introductions will provide contextual and historical information on the particular work.

"An introductory view of the history, geography, products, life, and customs of the islands of the West Indies." - Booklist.

Discusses various rhythms, their origins, and how rhythms come from movement.

The great African-American poet Langston Hughes penned poem after poem about the majesty of the sea, and the great African-American artist Ashley Bryan, who s spent more than half his life on a small island, is as drawn to the sea as much as he draws the sea. Their talents combine in this windswept collection of illustrated poems from The Negro Speaks of Rivers to Seascape, from Sea Calm to Sea Charm that celebrates all things oceanic.