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Overview

Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier discovers the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of a little boy.

"Uptown . . .
Harlem, New York.
Chicken and waffles.
Jazz.
Home." Uptown is a rich mix of flavors, colors, sounds, and cultures that come together to create a vibrant community like no other in the world. Seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there, the details of life in Harlem are as joyous as a game of basketball on a summer's afternoon and as personal as a trip to the barbershop where old-timers reminisce. Bryan Collier's spare, poetic text and beautiful, intricate illustrations evoke every aspect of Harlem, from the legendary Apollo Theater to chocolate-colored brownstones, weekend shopping on 125th Street, and the music of Duke Ellington. Uptown is the winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780805073997
  • ISBN-10: 080507399X
  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • Publish Date: January 2004
  • Dimensions: 9.91 x 8.05 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.28 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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