Author: Walter Dean Myers
Illustrator: Christopher Myers
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Awards: ALA Notable Book, Caldecott Honor Book (1998), Coretta Scott King Honor book
Ages: All ages
Topics: picture book, poetry, African American, urban life
Summary: Take a musical journey through the sass and swing of Harlem. A poem celebrating the people, sights, and sounds of Harlem.
- East Harlem
Information about the community
- Harlem from Wikipedia
- Home to Home Harlem
Local information and photographs
Harlem and Jazz
Explore jazz history through a single photograph including artists, instruments, and jazz styles.
- People and Places. The book refers to many historical and cultural references related to Harlem such as the Apollo Theatre. How many can you find? Find a list at Scholastic. Create a list and learn a little about each. Create a PowerPoint show about these people and places to share with those who don't know about Harlem. Now, think about your town. What people and places would you highlight?
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