The Harlem Renaissance: An Interactive History Adventure

The Harlem Renaissance: An Interactive History Adventure

by Allison Lassieur
The Harlem Renaissance: An Interactive History Adventure

The Harlem Renaissance: An Interactive History Adventure

by Allison Lassieur

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Overview

It’s the early 1900s and a change has gripped the world. The Harlem Renaissance has awakened people to a wealth of African American arts and culture. Centered in Harlem, New York, this renaissance brought the world all black orchestras, singers who wowed audiences in the United States and abroad, and amazing writers whose books became best sellers. It’s a time when almost anything seems possible. So what road will you travel? Will you: Leave your old life behind and move to New York in 1919? Use your talents as a writer in 1920s Harlem?  Explore Harlem’s exciting nightlife in 1927? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to wealth, to poverty, or even to death.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781476536095
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 07/01/2013
Series: You Choose: History Series
Pages: 112
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 7.36(h) x 0.24(d)
Lexile: 590L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Allison Lassieur has written more than 100 books on many topics, including history, biography, science, and current events. She has also written fiction novels and short stories, puzzles, and activities. When she isn't busy writing, Allison enjoys knitting, spinning, and reading good novels. Allison lives in Trenton, Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and a houseful of pets.

Table of Contents

About Your Adventure 5

Chapter 1 A Renaissance of Art and Ideas 7

Chapter 2 Moving North 13

Chapter 3 Words of Harlem 41

Chapter 4 Music in the Air 73

Chapter 5 A Bright Light Fading Away 101

Timeline 106

Other Paths to Explore 108

Read More 109

Internet Sites 109

Glossary 110

Bibliography 111

Index 112

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