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Resource: chapter book, non-fiction
Time: 1900-1935
Place: America
Summary:
The Harlem Renaissance was more than just a blossoming of culture, it was a rethinking of what it was to be Black in America. This book has so much wonderful detail. It is evident that the author spent more than a decade researching this work. It starts in the 1900s with W.E.B Du Bois questioning the color line. From that time in the South, the author follows Du Bois in his cultural journey to Harlem, New York, which would become the center of the Renaissance. This book is full of detail with lots of anecdotes, facts, and biographies peppered throughout. There are also a great many period photos, artwork and illustrations next to poems and quotes. It paints a vibrant picture. The author speaks frankly about the violence and injustice that African American had to face. This book may not be appropriate for small children, but it provides a wealth of information for older students and educators who wish to learn about the Harlem Renaissance.
Potentially Objectionable Content:
It mentions lynching and murder.
Reading Level: grade 9-12+
Lexile Measure: 1270L
Guided Reading Level: Z
Format Links
Book
Additional Resources:
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