Black History Month - Day 25 Book Recommendation: The Langston Hughes Reader — The selected Writings of Langston Hughes

As a poet, novelist, fiction writer, and playwright, Langston Hughes is considered the leader of the Harlem Renaissance. He is known for his insightful, colorful portrayals of Black life in America. This comprehensive anthology of his literary works is once again available. “First published in 1958, this compilation of the writings of Langston Hughes is drawn from every category of his prodigious literary achievement. It combines highlights of the novels, stories, plays, poems, songs, and essays that have established his commanding position in world literature.” (Goodreads)