That Is My Dream!: A Picture Book of Langston Hughes's Dream Variation - Hardcover
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Langston Hughes's Dream Variation - An Illustrated Picture Book
"Dream Variation," one of Langston Hughes's most celebrated poems, about the dream of a world free of discrimination and racial prejudice, is now a picture book stunningly illustrated by Daniel Miyares, the acclaimed creator of Float.
To fling my arms wide
In some place of the sun,
To whirl and to dance
Till the white day is done....
A Timeless Message of Hope and Freedom
Langston Hughes's inspiring and timeless message of pride, joy, and the dream of a better life is brilliantly and beautifully interpreted in Daniel Miyares's gorgeous artwork. This picture book brings one of Hughes's most powerful poems to life for young readers ages 4-8.
Follow one African-American boy through the course of his day as the harsh reality of segregation and racial prejudice comes into vivid focus. But the boy dreams of a different life—one full of freedom, hope, and wild possibility, where he can fling his arms wide in the face of the sun.
Award-Winning Collaboration
Daniel Miyares, creator of the ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book Float, brings his exceptional artistic vision to Hughes's powerful words. The illustrations capture both the difficult realities of segregation and the soaring dreams of freedom that Hughes expressed in his poetry.
Hughes's powerful vision, brought joyously to life by Daniel Miyares, is as relevant and necessary today as when it was first written. This picture book serves as both an introduction to one of America's most beloved poets and an important conversation starter about civil rights, dreams, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.
Perfect for Classroom and Home Reading
This hardcover picture book is ideal for children ages 4-8, making it suitable for classroom reading, homeschool curriculum, and family discussions about American history, poetry, and social justice. The combination of Hughes's lyrical verse and Miyares's stunning illustrations creates an accessible entry point for young readers to engage with important themes of cultural heritage and self-esteem.
Langston Hughes (1902-1967) is one of the most beloved and celebrated American poets of all time. He published his first poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" in The Crisis magazine in 1921. His first book of poems, The Weary Blues, which includes the poem "Dream Variation," was published by Knopf in 1926 when Hughes was only twenty-four years old. Hughes was an important leader of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1920s. During his lifetime, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship (1935), a Rosenwald Fellowship (1940), and an American Academy of Arts and Letters Grant (1947). In addition to poetry, Hughes wrote short stories, novels, memoirs, essays, and plays.
Daniel Miyares is the author and illustrator of Float, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book of the Year, which The Boston Globe called, "a perfect wordless book;" Pardon Me!; and Bring Me a Rock! He also illustrated Surf's Up by Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander. He lives in Kansas City, MO, with his wife and their two children. Visit him on the web at danielmiyares.com or on Twitter @danielmiyares.
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