FIVE STARRED REVIEWS - AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK - Celebrate Black history with this richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book that celebrates Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present.

A is for Apollo Theatre
L is for Liberation Bookstore
U is for Uptown

Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more--all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Kirkus Reviews - School Library Journal - The Horn Book - Nerdy Book Club - The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature - Bank Street College

A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction - An ALA Notable Book - An SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner for Nonfiction

★ "Stunning." --Booklist, starred review

★ "Remarkable." --School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Historically rich.... A gem." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Engaging and beautiful." --Horn Book, starred review

★ "Arresting." --Publishers Weekly, starred review