Uptown

Written and illustrated by Bryan Collier

Explore Harlem's vibrant life through a boy's eyes, where culture and community thrive.

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32 pages· 280 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD620L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey through Harlem with a young boy as your guide, where every street corner tells a story. From the soulful jazz echoing from the Apollo Theater to the bustling energy of 125th Street, experience the rich tapestry of flavors, sounds, and colors. Discover the warmth of community in a barbershop and the joy of a summer basketball game. This vivid portrayal captures the essence of a neighborhood alive with history and culture, inviting you to see Harlem as a place where every moment is a celebration of life.

From the publisher

Discover the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there. “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 2001 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.