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H is for Harlem  Cover Image Book Book

H is for Harlem / Dinah Johnson ; art by April Harrison.

Johnson, Dinah, (author.). Harrison, April, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"A richly informative alphabet picture book celebrating Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780316322379 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 0316322377 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Christy Ottaviano books."
Target Audience Note:
Ages 5-9 Little, Brown and Company.
Subject: African Americans > New York (State) > New York > History.
English language > Alphabet.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > History.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch J 974.71 John (Text) 33126019965593 JNonfiction Available -
Erlanger Branch J 974.71 John (Text) 33126019965577 JNonfiction Available -
Independence Branch J 974.71 John (Text) 33126019965585 JNonfiction Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    Celebrating Harlem as the epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world, this informative and beautifully illustrated book highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
  • Baker & Taylor
    "A richly informative alphabet picture book celebrating Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present"--
  • Grand Central Pub
    A Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction • An ALA Notable Book

    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

     
    An SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner for Nonfiction

    Celebrate Black History Month with this richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book that celebrates Harlem’s vibrant traditions, past and present.
     
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    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. 
      
    ? "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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