Description
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 2001 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.
Details
Author: |
Bryan Collier |
ISBN 10: |
080507399X |
Pages: |
32 |
Publisher: |
Square Fish |
Publication Date: |
January 1, 2004 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.28lbs |
Age Group: |
Children (0 - 8) |
Grade Range: |
P-3 |
