No Crystal Stair (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books)
Format: kindle
ASIN: B006R9L48A
Publish date: December 29th 2011
Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab TM
Pages no: 208
Edition language: English
Based on extensive research, this is the fictional story of Lewis Michaux and one of the most famous bookstores in Harlem. Filled with historical references of famous African American leaders and lives in Harlem -- a great story that all should read. This would make a super documentary.
A fascinating portrait of the pioneering and influential Harlem bookseller and literacy advocate in a wonderful mix of biography and fiction.
No Crystal Stair is probably the only book I'd want to listen to on Audiobook, because it's told through people's voices, in researched, but fictionally put together, oral history format. My only complaint is that I do wish there were more pictures and illustrations by the wonderful R. Gregory Chris...
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