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<p><P>Discover the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there. <P><i>Uptown . . .</i><p><i>Harlem, New York.</i><p><i>Chicken and waffles.</i><p><i>Jazz.</i><p><i>Home.</i><P><i>Uptown</i> 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.<P>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.</p><h3>Publishers Weekly</h3><p>Collier's watercolor and collage artwork effectively blends a boy's idealism with the telling details of the city streets in this picture-book tour of Harlem, said PW. Ages 4-8. (Jan.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.</p>

Author

Bryan Collier, Brian Collier

Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Published

2000

Language

EN

ISBN

9781430100539

Subjects

Children'S, Fiction, Juvenile

Rating

3.9 / 5 (313 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14