FIVE STARRED REVIEWS * AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK * Celebrate Black history with this richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book that celebrates Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present. A is for Apollo Theatre L is for Liberation Bookstore U is for Uptown Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more--all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Kirkus Reviews * School Library Journal * The Horn Book * Nerdy Book Club * The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature * Bank Street College A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book for Nonfiction * An ALA Notable Book * An SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award Winner for Nonfiction "Stunning." -- Booklist , starred review "Remarkable." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Historically rich. A gem.

" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Engaging and beautiful." -- Horn Book , starred review "Arresting." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review.