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Bibliographic Information (APA): Author last name, First initial. (Year published). Title in italics. Illus. Illustrator First Name Last Name. City published, State published: Publisher.

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Harlem

Myers, W. D., (1997). Harlem. Illus.Christopher Myers. Scholastic Press. New York, New York

Annotation: A story written through poetry about the community in Harlem. With words, poetry, and pictures made from ink, gouache, and collage the story gives an understanding of how life is in Harlem. There is blues, tradition, funerals, people, and life within the community.

Genre: Poem, Culturally Diverse

Grade Level: 1-6

Readers who will like this book: Expressive children that like reading about different cultures.

Rating/Response:4- It is artistic book that gives the reader a sense of community and an understanding of what goes on in a place that they may not be familiar with; such as Harlem.

Awards: Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Award
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