The Block
by Langston Hughes
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Book Summary Information
Author: Langston HughesIllustrator: Romare Bearden
Introduction: Bill Cosby
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-11-01
ISBN: 067086501X
Number of pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Book Reviews of The Block
Book Review: Awesome Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book after seeing the interactive website on The Block, and this is a wonderful addition to any lesson on Romare Bearden. It breaks the piece up into panels and Langston Hughes wrote a poem for each section. It is very engaging to my students and has sparked much discussion about both men and their works.
Summary of The Block
Thirteen poems about the New York City neighborhood of Harlem are teamed with the collage painting, The Block, a celebration of the bustle of Harlem, from the corner grocery store to the local Baptist church.General Books
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