Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was an American poet, writer, columnist, civil rights activist, and one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance. Tequitia Andrews is an artist and illustrator from Richmond, Virginia. Her illustrations have been included in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic and numerous YA novel covers. This will be her first full-length picture book and her first book with Cameron Kids.