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What was Hughes' first children's book?

  • The First Book of Negroes

  • Black Misery

  • The Dream Keeper

  • The Sweet and Sour Animal Book

Answer

The First Book of Negroes was Langston Hughes' first children's book. Published in 1952, it was a groundbreaking work that introduced young readers to the history and contributions of African Americans. The book covered a wide range of topics, from slavery and the Civil War to the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement. Hughes' writing was accessible and engaging, and the book was illustrated with photographs and drawings.
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