{"product_id":"that-is-my-dream-a-picture-book-of-langston-hughess-dream-variation-9780399550171","title":"That Is My Dream!: A Picture Book of Langston Hughes's Dream Variation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLangston Hughes's Dream Variation - An Illustrated Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Dream Variation,\" one of Langston Hughes's most celebrated poems, about the dream of a world free of discrimination and racial prejudice, is now a picture book stunningly illustrated by Daniel Miyares, the acclaimed creator of \u003ci\u003eFloat.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo fling my arms wide\u003cbr\u003e\nIn some place of the sun,\u003cbr\u003e\nTo whirl and to dance\u003cbr\u003e\nTill the white day is done....\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Timeless Message of Hope and Freedom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLangston Hughes's inspiring and timeless message of pride, joy, and the dream of a better life is brilliantly and beautifully interpreted in Daniel Miyares's gorgeous artwork. This picture book brings one of Hughes's most powerful poems to life for young readers ages 4-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow one African-American boy through the course of his day as the harsh reality of segregation and racial prejudice comes into vivid focus. But the boy dreams of a different life—one full of freedom, hope, and wild possibility, where he can fling his arms wide in the face of the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Collaboration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Miyares, creator of the \u003ci\u003eALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFloat\u003c\/i\u003e, brings his exceptional artistic vision to Hughes's powerful words. The illustrations capture both the difficult realities of segregation and the soaring dreams of freedom that Hughes expressed in his poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHughes's powerful vision, brought joyously to life by Daniel Miyares, is as relevant and necessary today as when it was first written. This picture book serves as both an introduction to one of America's most beloved poets and an important conversation starter about civil rights, dreams, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Classroom and Home Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book is ideal for children ages 4-8, making it suitable for classroom reading, homeschool curriculum, and family discussions about American history, poetry, and social justice. The combination of Hughes's lyrical verse and Miyares's stunning illustrations creates an accessible entry point for young readers to engage with important themes of cultural heritage and self-esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLangston Hughes (1902-1967) is one of the most beloved and celebrated American poets of all time. He published his first poem \"The Negro Speaks of Rivers\" in \u003ci\u003eThe Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e magazine in 1921. His first book of poems, \u003ci\u003eThe Weary Blues\u003c\/i\u003e, which includes the poem \"Dream Variation,\" was published by \u003ci\u003eKnopf\u003c\/i\u003e in 1926 when Hughes was only twenty-four years old. Hughes was an important leader of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s. During his lifetime, he was awarded a \u003ci\u003eGuggenheim Fellowship\u003c\/i\u003e (1935), a \u003ci\u003eRosenwald Fellowship\u003c\/i\u003e (1940), and an \u003ci\u003eAmerican Academy of Arts and Letters Grant\u003c\/i\u003e (1947). In addition to poetry, Hughes wrote short stories, novels, memoirs, essays, and plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Miyares is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eFloat\u003c\/i\u003e, an \u003ci\u003eALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e called, \"a perfect wordless book;\" \u003ci\u003ePardon Me!\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eBring Me a Rock!\u003c\/i\u003e He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eSurf's Up\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003ci\u003eNewbery Medalist\u003c\/i\u003e Kwame Alexander. He lives in Kansas City, MO, with his wife and their two children. Visit him on the web at danielmiyares.com or on Twitter @danielmiyares.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anne Schwartz Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680597479698,"sku":"9780399550171","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_780a1954-13c9-4b8c-a2fd-392ac6c6caf4.jpg?v=1734923015","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/that-is-my-dream-a-picture-book-of-langston-hughess-dream-variation-9780399550171","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}