Langston Hughes was born on this day in 1901. Hughes would go on to become a renowned poet, playwright, novelist and social activist. Langston Hughes was at the center of the the intellectual and cultural phenomenon that was the “Harlem Renaissance” of the twenties and thirties in New York.
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Come down to check out some of our newest poetry titles.
April is Poetry Month in Canada
Come down to your School Library to join us as we celebrate Poetry Month in Canada this April.
Langston Hughes was born on this day in 1901. Hughes would go on to become a renowned poet, playwright, novelist and social activist. Langston Hughes was at the center of the the intellectual and cultural phenomenon that was the “Harlem Renaissance” of the twenties and thirties in New York.
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Did you know that Canada has a Poet Laureate? Can you name her?
Find out more about our current Poet Laureate and those who have held this prestigious post in the past: Parliamentary Poet Laureate
April is National Poetry Month in Canada.
Come down to your School Library and check out some of our anthologies of poems, as well books about poets and poetry.
April in Poetry Month in Canada. Join with us in your School Library as we celebrate Poetry and Poets all month long.
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