by Eleanora E. Tate (Author)
It's 1921, and when Celeste Lassiter Massey goes to stay with her Aunt Valentina in Harlem, she is not thrilled to trade her friends and comfortable North Carolina surroundings for scary big city life with a famous actress. While Celeste absorbs the excitement of the Harlem Renaissance in full swing, she sees as much grit as glamour. A passionate writer, talented violinist, and aspiring doctor, Celeste eventually faces a choice between ambition and loyalty, roots and horizons. The decision will change her forever.
Author Biography
Eleanora E. Tate's many acclaimed books for young readers include The Secret of Gumbo Grove, Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.!, Front Porch Stories at the One-Room School, and Just an Overnight Guest, which was made into an award-winning film. She lives in North Carolina.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 1 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: January 01, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Celeste's Harlem Renaissance: A Novel
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 12
