Shaky Bones A Story of the Harlem Renaissance |
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| Author:
| Dell, Pamela |
| Series title: | Scrapbooks of America Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62687-483-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | The Child's World, Inc
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $18.50 |
Book Description:
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The famous poet Countee Cullen gives Simon Brocade his nickname: Shaky Bones. As Shaky explains it, when the music starts, he just can't be still! Music and creativity seem to ooze from everyone in Shaky's neighborhood during the Harlem Renaissance-- including from Shaky. He wants to be famous as a poet. A young poet's competition teaches Shaky that being known as a good person might just be better than being known as a talent. Shaky guides readers through the Harlem of his day,...
More DescriptionThe famous poet Countee Cullen gives Simon Brocade his nickname: Shaky Bones. As Shaky explains it, when the music starts, he just can't be still! Music and creativity seem to ooze from everyone in Shaky's neighborhood during the Harlem Renaissance-- including from Shaky. He wants to be famous as a poet. A young poet's competition teaches Shaky that being known as a good person might just be better than being known as a talent. Shaky guides readers through the Harlem of his day, introduces us to prominent writers and musicians of the era, and brings us the excitement of the Harlem Renaissance.