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H Is for Harlem
H Is for Harlem | Dinah Johnson
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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
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H Is for Harlem | Dinah Johnson

I wish I had this book in Elementary school! I didn't know some of the places talked about in this book!

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H Is for Harlem | Dinah Johnson

“E is for Edgebombe Avenue...

...Can you imagine the interesting and important things people talked about in this building on Edgecombe Avenue“

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H Is for Harlem | Dinah Johnson
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The ABCs with important Black figures and places in American culture!