Harlem Renaissance Party
Publishing Details
Harlem Renaissance Party
By (Author) Faith Ringgold
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Amistad Press
27th January 2015
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Physical Properties
40
Width 215mm, Height 279mm, Spine 5mm
425g
Description
Come one! Come all!
To a party today in Harlem. Celebrate the great men and women of the Harlem Renaissance.
Lonnie and his uncle Bates go on an unforgettable journey back in time to the Harlem Renaissance. Along the way, they meet the famous writers, musicians, artists, and athletes who created this incredible period. And after an exciting day of walking with giants, Lonnie fully understands why the Harlem Renaissance is so important.
Faith Ringgold's bold and vibrant illustrations capture the song and dance of the Harlem Renaissance while her story captivates young readers, teaching them all about this significant time in our history.
Author Bio
An award-winning artist internationally renowned for her painted story quilts, Faith Ringgold is also the author of thirteen children's picture books, including the 1992 Caldecott Honor Award-winning Tar Beach. Her artwork is in the permanent collections of many museums, including the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art. She also has had exhibitions in major museums in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey, with her husband.
