H Is for Harlem

H Is for Harlem Synopsis

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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