In "Harlem Summer" by Walter Dean Myers, the story unfolds in 1925 during the vibrant Harlem Renaissance. The protagonist, a fifteen-year-old boy named Mickey, seeks to earn money by working as a painter for a local artist. As he navigates the cultural explosion of music, art, and social change in Harlem, Mickey experiences the joys and struggles of life in a dynamic community. Through his friendships and encounters with various characters, he gains insight into love, ambition, and the complexities of race and identity. The novel captures the spirit of an era while exploring personal growth and the quest for artistic expression. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.

There are 165 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Turtleback Books .

Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family.