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Title: Harlem: A Poem by Walter Dean Myers, Christopher Myers ISBN: 0-590-54340-7 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 01 February, 1997 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Not for Little Kids
Comment: As a book for four to eight year olds, I give it a three. As an adult, I give it five stars for an average rating of four. If you`ve never been to Harlem, or even New York, never met an American of African descent, if you`re too young to have heard of the likes of the Cotton Club, the Apollo, people like Sugar Ray, Langston Hughes, Lady Day, or even Malcolm X, your mama has a heck of alot of explaining to do: too much for the brief span of attention only just long enough to look at the pictures and feel the music of the poem. In terms of just words, I suppose this fits in the 4-8 reading level. However, as a work, this is more likely to be understood and therefore appreciated by older people. My kids, five, and seven, were completely mystified by the poem, although they loved the beautiful compositions that make you wish you could touch them. Having lived in Washington Heights, I can explain some basic things to them, but not enough. The ability to understand and appreciate this book is beyond their capacity at this time.
Rating: 5
Summary: A tremendous poem from a tremendous writer!
Comment: Walter Dean Myers is certainly better-known for his chapter books for children than for poetry. That being said, "Harlem" offers an insight into the place as well as the man. African-American culture has long had a close relationship with poetry and Myers cements that friendship. Kudos for a job well-done!
For teachers, this is a must-read during African-American History Month in February (as well as any other time of the year).
Rating: 5
Summary: A great book about Harlem!!!!!!
Comment: I thought this book was great! It's a book that anyone can read. This book not only has beautiful pictures, but seems to teach you a little about Harlem. I think this book should be read by all ages, because it is FANTASTIC!!!!
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Title: Duke Ellington : The Piano Prince and His Orchestra by Andrea Davis Pinkney, J. Brian Pinkney ISBN: 0786801786 Publisher: General Pub. Date: 28 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Shimmy Shimmy Shimmy Like My Sister Kate: Looking at the Harlem Renaissance Through Poems by Nikki Giovanni ISBN: 0805034943 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Pub. Date: 01 April, 1996 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Bad Boy: A Memoir by Walter Dean Myers ISBN: 0064472884 Publisher: Amistad Press Pub. Date: 07 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: 145th Street: Short Stories by Walter Dean Myers ISBN: 0440229162 Publisher: Laurel-Leaf Books Pub. Date: 09 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
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Title: Black Cat by Christopher Myers ISBN: 0590033751 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 01 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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