<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the summer of 1928, Lilly Belle Turner of Smyrna, Tennessee, participates in a young author's writing program, taught by Zora Neale Hurston and hosted by A'Lelia Walker in her Harlem teahouse at the height of the Harlem Renaissance.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.</b> <p/>For Lilly Belle, ?the capital of Black America? is about as far from her hometown of Smyrna, Tennessee, as a twelve-year-old can get?maybe not in miles but certainly in mindset. Then a summer program for gifted young writers opens a whole new world for Lilly Belle. Jazz music in the street lulls her to sleep, her classroom is in a mansion, and the author Zora Neale Hurston is her teacher, helping her understand the power of words, especially her own. Once again, award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack builds an involving story around real events and famous figures. <p/>McKissack writes with empathy for the characters as well as a good eye for details that bring the period to life. --<i>Booklist</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The themes of finding your voice and telling the truth resonate throughout this appealing chapter book. --<i>Booklist</i> <p/>Conveys a feel for the characters and the time, and a vivid sense of place. --<i>School Library Journal <p/></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Patricia C. McKissack lives in Chesterfield, Missouri.<p> Gordon C. James lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.</p>
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