Kids' Reading List: Classics 12 Years and Up

The Dream Keeper and Other Poems
By Langston Hughes; illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Langston Hughes selected this collection of poems, first published in 1932, especially for young readers. From "The Dream Keeper," to "The Weary Blues," to "As I Grew Older," these poems reflect Hughes' pride in his race, yet provide universal themes and messages for all children. By Langston Hughes; illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Knopf, 1994. ISBN: 9780679844211
* 2010 addition