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I, Too, Am America (2009)

by Langston Hughes(Favorite Author)

4.15 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1442420081 (ISBN13: 9781442420083)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

review 1: Text to TextThis book told a story in an amazingly similar and amazingly different way than the book I read right after it, "This is the Rope." Both focused on the journey African Americans have taken in America and the struggles they have faced. "I, Too, Am American" shows how the porters shared their knowledge with others so everyone would have the an equal opportunity to learn. They were distributing their knowledge in hopes for a better future for the next generation. This story explained through a poignant poem and large illustrations full of meaning in and of themselves. In "This is the Rope," the story shows how one family had this same dream for their children and passed down hopes, dreams, and aspirations for their children. The meaning was a bit more obvious in t... morehis book and did not speak to the same all-encompassing audience, but instead shared a more personal story that readers will hopefully be able to relate to as well.1. Where did the porter have to go when the company came? (Remembering)2. Who was the poem talking about when it said "I" on multiple pages? (Understanding)3. If you could talk to the illustrator of this book, what questions would you ask? (Applying)4. How is the picture of the porter at the beginning related to the picture of the little boy at the end? (Analyzing)5. Why do you think they were throwing the newspapers and magazines off the train? Would you have done that if you were in their situation? (Evaluating)6. What could you tell from the photo of the little boy at the end? Can you create an extension of the story to describe what you think his future looks like? (Creating)Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner 2013
review 2: The poem written by Langston Hughes is beautifully illustrated by Bryan Collier in the picture book I, Too, Am America. The pictures grab the reader’s attention and force them to find the deeper meaning behind the poem. They allow the reader to make connections and form a personal story based on background knowledge. The illustrator’s note provides additional historical information about the Pullman porters Hughes makes reference to in the poem. less

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