A Song for Harlem, 1928

by Patricia C. McKissack and Gordon C. James

Book Overview

A historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.

For Lilly Belle, ?the capital of Black America? is about as far from her hometown of Smyrna, Tennessee, as a twelve-year-old can get?maybe not in miles but certainly in mindset. Then a summer program for gifted young writers opens a whole new world for Lilly Belle. Jazz music in the street lulls her to sleep,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142412384
• ISBN13: 9780142412381
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7