Harlem

Harlem
by, Walter Dean Myers
pictures by,Christopher Myers

In the Caldecott Honor book, Walter Dean Myers uses poetic verse to describe the community and culture of Harlem. While Myers' words truly portray the images of an earlier era in Harlem, my favorite part of this book is the collage images by Christopher Myers. His images express both the pain and suffering of African Americans during a difficult time in American history as well as the pride and joy of a strong and creative culture. I enjoyed this poem book, and would recommend including it in a classroom library.