Tate, Eleanora E.
Celeste's Harlem Renaissance
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316113625
- author:
- Tate, Eleanora E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown Children
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 137mm X 192mm
- Genre:
- Children's & young adult fiction & true stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Celeste's Harlem Renaissance by Eleanora E. Tate is set in 1921 and follows Celeste Lassiter Massey as she moves to live with her Aunt Valentina in Harlem during the height of the city's vibrant cultural scene. As Celeste navigates this new environment, she faces a choice between pursuing her own ambitions and staying true to her roots. The story explores the grit and glamour of the Harlem Renaissance through Celeste's experiences as a passionate writer, talented violinist, and aspiring doctor. With its themes of identity, loyalty, and the power of art, this novel is a compelling exploration of one young woman's journey towards self-discovery. Through Celeste's story, Tate offers a nuanced portrayal of life in 1920s Harlem, where the excitement of cultural change was matched by the challenges of social upheaval.
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