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craftylibrarian10's review against another edition
5.0
Historical fiction is not usually my thing, but I loved this book! I read the audiobook version, and the narrator was incredible. He did a great job with Southern dialect that can be difficult for kids. This book is a love letter to libraries, a celebration of black poets, and just a really good story. 5/5 stars (currently passing along to my son!)
carrie123's review against another edition
2.0
A short book to read but I was expecting more. The book just ended abruptly in a way.
knaught's review against another edition
5.0
An endearing read about the Great Migration - home, loss, and starting again. A beautiful tribute to Chicago’s black community and artists.
kerrifilippazzo's review against another edition
4.0
So beautiful, but I just don't know how much kid-appeal this has...a bulk of this book is just so sad.
katieproctorbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was SO good, I loved it. My only complaint is that I wanted MORE! I loved Langston and his connection to poetry and the library.
danacoledares's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD. I loved the characters. The setting was incredibly evocative without any ginormous expository dumping. Rich, beautiful, and delicious. Loved it!
kiperoo's review against another edition
5.0
What an absolutely lovely book! Young Langston (not the poet, but a boy who moves to Chicago with his dad from Alabama after his mother dies) captured my heart from page one. So much emotion on these pages: as he deals with bullies, as he learns more about both his namesake and his mother, and as he grows to understand his father and the choices he makes. Beautiful, moving story. Lesa Cline-Ransome is a talent to watch!