Harlem: A Poem
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
This glittering work reaches across boundaries.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 9 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About Harlem: A Poem
Parents need to know that though it's a picture book, this is clearly aimed at older readers. A class of first-graders was confused by the complexity of the book's poetry and its many references to unfamiliar figures. In fact, some references may be confusing for anyone not familiar with African-American leaders and artists, yet it can still provide a good stepping-off point for older classes studying black history.
Read our full review by Ann Marie Sammataro
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Harlem past and present. Why is this neighborhood such an important part of America's history? What does its future hold?

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