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AlbakiReads Editorial An A-to-Z portrait of Harlem’s cultural life
An A-to-Z portrait of Harlem’s cultural life
Organized as an alphabet book, H Is for Harlem uses places, institutions, and community landmarks to trace Harlem’s enduring role in African American history and culture. Entries including the Apollo Theatre, Liberation Bookstore, museums, performance spaces, and community centers build a neighborhood portrait that links historical memory with present-day cultural life. The format makes room for many facets of Harlem rather than reducing it to a single era or figure, presenting the neighborhood as a living network of creativity, gathering, learning, and civic tradition. Illustrated throughout, it pairs an accessible alphabetical structure with substantial cultural subject matter.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Children exploring African American history through place-based stories
- Families and educators seeking books about Harlem’s cultural institutions
- Young readers who enjoy alphabetically organized nonfiction
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HarlemAfrican American historyCultural institutionsCommunity lifeArts and performance
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Book Overview FIVE STARRED REVIEWS - AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK - Celebrate Black history with this richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book that ce...
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS - AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK - Celebrate Black history with this richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book that celebrates Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present.
A is for Apollo Theatre
L is for Liberation Bookstore
U is for Uptown
Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more--all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Kirkus Reviews - School Library Journal - The Horn Book - Nerdy Book Club - The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature - Bank Street College
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction - An ALA Notable Book - An SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner for Nonfiction
★ "Stunning." --Booklist, starred review
★ "Remarkable." --School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Historically rich.... A gem." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Engaging and beautiful." --Horn Book, starred review
★ "Arresting." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
A is for Apollo Theatre
L is for Liberation Bookstore
U is for Uptown
Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more--all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Kirkus Reviews - School Library Journal - The Horn Book - Nerdy Book Club - The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature - Bank Street College
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction - An ALA Notable Book - An SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner for Nonfiction
★ "Stunning." --Booklist, starred review
★ "Remarkable." --School Library Journal, starred review
★ "Historically rich.... A gem." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Engaging and beautiful." --Horn Book, starred review
★ "Arresting." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 48 | Language: English | Publisher: LITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R | ISBN: 0316322377
FormatHardcover
Pages48
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0316322377
EAN9780316322379
PublisherLITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R
Publication Date2022-07-19
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight1.45 Pounds
Length12.6 Inches
Width10.4 Inches
Height0.4 Inches
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