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Here in Harlem, poems in many voices, written by Walter Dean Myers

Label
Here in Harlem, poems in many voices, written by Walter Dean Myers
Language
eng
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Form of composition
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Format of music
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Literary text for sound recordings
poetry
Main title
Here in Harlem
Medium
sound recording audiobook download
Music parts
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Responsibility statement
written by Walter Dean Myers
Sub title
poems in many voices
Summary
"In his introduction, author Walter Dean Myers explains that his collection of poems about Harlem was inspired by SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY. The poems in HERE IN HARLEM were made to be performed-listeners hear a chorus of voices from different eras and walks of life, full of joy and sorrow, pride and pain as they shed light on the African-American experience. Thirteen talented narrators share their stories, and all of them bring utterly authentic emotions to their vocal performances ..
Target audience
adolescent
Transposition and arrangement
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