Uptown (Rise and Shine)
Collier, Bryan
ISBN 10: 080507399X ISBN 13: 9780805073997
Published by Square Fish, 2004
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Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # N06D-02919
Synopsis:
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 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.
About the Author: Bryan Collier is a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner for numerous children's books, including Rosa, Uptown, and Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When he's not painting, he spends his time visiting schools and encouraging young artists and readers. Bryan lives in New York with his wife and daughter.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Uptown (Rise and Shine)
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Collier, Bryan
Condition: Very Good