by Patricia McKissack (Author)
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, her classroom is in a mansion, and the author Zora Neale Hurston is her teacher, helping her understand the power of words, especially her own. Once again, award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack builds an involving story around real events and famous figures. "McKissack writes with empathy for the characters as well as a good eye for details that bring the period to life." --BooklistAuthor Biography
Patricia C. McKissack lives in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Gordon C. James lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.29 x 7.74 x 5.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Song for Harlem
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 1