Love to Langston

* "The whole work is brought to life by Christie's remarkable, compelling illustrations, which perfectly complement each poem in content and mood. Christie also pays subtle homage to the African-American artists who have gone before him by incorporating hints of the styles of Horace Pippin and Jacob Lawrence in his illustrations. This is a treasure to be read and reread—a splendid work."

* "Medina's words stand on their own while they honor the tradition established by Hughes. . . Christie's full-page, vibrant illustrations and broad expanses of bold, flat colors and stylized figures invite readers into the world of sharecroppers, ocean liners, and libraries. . . A stunning collaboration."

"The sliding, syncopated beats and unexpected rhymes are reminiscent of spoken-word poetry. . . Teachers and students will welcome this creative effort, particularly when the text is read with the concluding notes."

"Medina's solid research and accessible presentation may well lead readers to the work of Hughes himself."