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Johnson, Dinah

H Is for Harlem

48 pp. | Little/Ottaviano | July, 2022 | Trade ISBN 978-0-316-32237-9 $18.99
(1) K-3 Illustrated by April Harrison. This engaging and beautiful alphabet book features and celebrates not only Harlem's history, including the Harlem Renaissance, but also contemporary figures and iconic places that bridge ­Harlem's past and present. From the Apollo Theater, Harlem Children's Zone, and The Brownies' Book to food, sports, and the arts, there is something here to spark any of a wide range of interests. Equal parts love letter and travelogue, this book is a virtual trip through the sights and sounds of one of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods. Harrison's (What Is Given from the Heart, rev. 1/19) vibrant paint and collage illustrations are equally adept at representing the ­historical and the contemporary. Every inviting spread is alive in color, detail, and respect for the subject matter. This book is a starting point to learn more about one of the most important artistic, cultural, and intellectual incubators of Black culture in the United States. What a splendid way to learn the alphabet!
Reviewer: Monique Harris | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2022

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