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Read about Langston Hughes's, an african american poet who is considered one of the best of all times. This biography talks about the life of Langston Hughes and his poetry and writing that captivated the 1920's. This is a great activity for your students to read and learn more about an icon, while testing their reading comprehension skills. The attached PDF can be easily printed and distributed to your students.

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Langston Hughes

1902-67 American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance Birthplace: Joplin, MO Education: Lincoln Universi...

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