Uptown by Bryan Collier was awarded the Coretta Scott King Medal for its vibrant illustrations that are a blend of cut paper and watercolor. In Uptown, a young African American boy takes the reader through a journey of the sights and sounds through his hometown of Harlem, New York. Readers can experience the rows of brownstones that line the streets and the different cultures such as chicken and waffles, the vibes of 125th street, jazz, barbershops, orange sunsets, and songs by the Harlem Boys Choir. The life like illustrations create the sound of the city and the joyful bustle of people living their lives in the neighborhood.
Collier, B. (2000). Uptown. Henry Holt and Company, Inc.
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