I, Too, Am America - Poem Cover:Hardcover it sort of evens out

it sort of evens out

In addition to the hardships of soldiering

Kojo's story is inspired by the life of Kwabena Darko

Award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls’s painted and collaged artwork captures universally powerful maternal moments with tenderness

to be proud of being black

I, Too, Am America - Poem Cover:Hardcover it sort of evens outWinner of the Coretta Scott King illustrator award, I, Too, Am Americablends the poetic wisdom of Langston Hughes with visionary illustrations from Bryan Collier in this inspirational picture book that carries the promise of equality. I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Langston Hughes was a courageous voice of his time, and his authentic call