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beths0103's review
3.0
I have recently become fascinated with the Harlem Renaissance. When I think of all of the elements of our collective culture that came from that era, I think of how even more of an injustice it was the way African Americans were treated in our country.
This book was an excellent look into all of those elements of Black culture during that time that helped shape our country. I loved how reading felt like looking through a scrapbook of memories - good and bad.
The only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 or 5 is because it did get a bit dry and difficult to follow at times. I honestly think my town's library should not have put this book in the children's section, but in the young adult section instead. I don't think a 9 year old kid is going to be able to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this time period.
This book was an excellent look into all of those elements of Black culture during that time that helped shape our country. I loved how reading felt like looking through a scrapbook of memories - good and bad.
The only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 or 5 is because it did get a bit dry and difficult to follow at times. I honestly think my town's library should not have put this book in the children's section, but in the young adult section instead. I don't think a 9 year old kid is going to be able to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this time period.
lectrice_vorace's review
5.0
Very informative. Explores the Harlem Renaissance and discusses the lives and work of notable figures of the era. Excellent resource for research or if you are just interested in reading up on the Harlem Renaissance.
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