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mrs_bookdragon's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to the audio version of this book and although it is a shorter novel, it was really wonderful and powerful. This is a story of identity and finding yourself. It was also a great story of friendship and family and...the power of books!
neglet's review against another edition
A short but satisfying novel, as the young protagonist finds a way to deal with the loss of his mother and his troubles in his new Chicago home by using the library. Includes lots of poetry excerpts to really demonstrate the impact poetry can have.
beatniksafari's review against another edition
4.0
A thoughtful story that explores the story of the Great Migration from the perspective of a boy who relocates from the South to Chicago, and finds solace in the words of his namesake Langston Hughes.
sbojo32's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audio for Finding Langston and I did enjoy the audio. The narrator spoke with a southern drawl, which reflected the book.
However, it was hard for me to get invested in the story. I loved the connection to the library and the Langston Hughes poetry. I loved the learning about black poets and a bit of history, but it just didn't seem to connect with me. Even though this was short, I found myself not following closely even as I got toward the end of the book.
However, it was hard for me to get invested in the story. I loved the connection to the library and the Langston Hughes poetry. I loved the learning about black poets and a bit of history, but it just didn't seem to connect with me. Even though this was short, I found myself not following closely even as I got toward the end of the book.
tammys_take's review against another edition
4.0
This story is about an 11 year old boy named Langston, who has just lost his mother and moved to Chicago during The Great Migration. It is also a lovely nod to the poet Langston Hughes, as our character discovers his namesake and finds himself in the poet’s writing. Grief, bullying, change, family, and home are all explored in this short, but sweet book.
dswhite's review against another edition
4.0
Langston is a great main character. Like reading how he changed in his relationships in this short book.
victorialynch's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet and tender story about a dad and son making the move from Alabama to Chicago after World War II. Beautifully done as an audiobook, I enjoyed this story and all the connections to black writers in Chicago.
greenvillemelissa's review against another edition
5.0
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Finding Langston
This book tells the tale of Langston, newly arrived in Chicago with his father after his mother dies. He is being bullied at school and finds some solace in a local library, in reading and in poetry. This is a good, quick read and would be perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers. The author is somewhat local, living in Rhinebeck. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Finding Langston
This book tells the tale of Langston, newly arrived in Chicago with his father after his mother dies. He is being bullied at school and finds some solace in a local library, in reading and in poetry. This is a good, quick read and would be perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers. The author is somewhat local, living in Rhinebeck. I borrowed this book from the public library.