Books with author Denise M. Jordan

What is the Harlem Renaissance? Who were the Harlem Renaissance artists? What was the Federal Art Project? Do you know when the Harlem Renaissance artists lived? Which artists were active in the Harlem Renaissance movement? How did their artistic style change the way people thought about art? Artists in Profile: Harlem Renaissance Artists will answer your questions about this artistic revolution.

Walter Dean Myers tells it like it is in his award-winning novels about urban teenagers with real problems. With humor and a keen ear for dialogue, Myers creates characters that speak directly to today's teens. As a young reader, Myers could not find books about African-American boys like himself. Drawing upon his own struggles and experiences, he has filled that literary gap with fascinating novels filled with realistic stories that appeal to readers of all backgrounds and cultures.