Here In Harlem: Poems in Many Voices

Written by Walter Dean Myers

Narrated by Muhammad Cunningham, Michael Early, Arthur French and 2 more

Fifty-four poems, all in different voices, written by one outstanding author. Residents of a fictional Harlem community, from motorman to teacher, from party girl to live-in maid, to jazz artist, a deacon, students, veterans and more- all embodied by thirteen remarkable narrators.

Original musical recordings from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Thelonious Monk. Each distinctive memory, reflection, thought or aspiration is evocatively presented in this stunning and memorable tribute to be a beloved time and place.

A Live Oak Media audio production.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Live Oak Media
• Release date: Jan 1, 2010
• ISBN: 9781430110569

Walter Dean Myers

Walter Dean Myers was the New York Times bestselling author of Monster, the winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award; a former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature; and an inaugural NYC Literary Honoree. Myers received every single major award in the field of children's literature. He was the author of two Newbery Honor Books and six Coretta Scott King Awardees. He was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults, a three-time National Book Award Finalist, as well as the first-ever recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Reviews for Here In Harlem

[bookwyrmm_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A short collection of poetry that perfectly captures the feel of Harlem.