What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America's greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still found things to be happy about. He wrote plays and books about justice for all people, and he wrote kids' books, too. The Sweet and Sour Animal Book is a book of his animal poems. Pictures and photos were used in the book. "Hold fast to dreams" is a line in a famous Hughes poem. That's exactly what he did throughout his life. When Steven Spielberg was in middle school, he wanted to make a film. He had an idea for a movie, but no money. He started a tree-planting business and made his film with the money he earned. Spielberg never stopped making films, even after many film schools refused him. Today he is one of the most popular and important filmmakers in the world. His movies are about people who are adventurous , brave, kind. His characters often fight for what is good. Some of his films are about his Jewish background, such as Schindler's List. Spielberg once said, "I don't dream that much at night because I dream for a living." In different ways, both Hughes and Spielberg have encouraged people of all ages to reach for their dreams.
What is the writers name?
What were most his writings about?
Did he write about justice?
For whom?
Who else did he write books for?
What was a famous line mentioned in his children's book?
What book was this line from?
Who wanted to make a film while in middle school?
Why couldn't he make one?
How did he earn money?
Did he stop making films?
Where is he now considered most popular?
What is his background?
Were his movies about this backgroud?
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes began writing poems
his experiences
Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American
Yes
He wrote plays and books about justice
all people
He wrote plays and books about justice for all people
kids
he wrote kids' books, too
Hold fast to dreams
Pictures and photos were used in the book. "Hold fast to dreams" is a line in a famous Hughes poem
its a line in a famous Hughes poem
is a line in a famous Hughes poem
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg was in middle school, he wanted to make a film.
no money
 He had an idea for a movie, but no money
He started a tree-planting business
He started a tree-planting business 
No
Spielberg never stopped making films
the world.
he is one of the most popular and important filmmakers in the world.
he has a Jewish background
Some of his films are about his Jewish background
Schindler's List
 his Jewish background, such as Schindler's List