"The Harlem Renaissance Remembered" by Jonathan Gross explores the vibrant cultural, artistic, and intellectual explosion of the Harlem Renaissance from the perspectives of those who lived through it. Through a series of firsthand accounts, essays, and reflections, the book captures the essence of this transformative period in American history. It highlights the contributions of key figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington, while also giving voice to lesser-known artists who shaped the movement. This compilation serves as both a historical overview and a profound reminder of the enduring impact of this rich cultural legacy on contemporary society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Playaway Children .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2010 by Brilliance Audio .

Philip Gross is a writer of many parts - from prize-winning poetry to teenage novels of high suspense and unsettling depths. Son of a wartime refugee from Estonia and a Cornish schoolmaster's daughter, his work explores borderlines - between childhood and adult life, between fantasy and reality. He has two grown-up children and a grandson, and lives in Penarth with his wife Zelie. He has led writing workshops in schools for twenty years, and is Professor of Creative Writing at Glamorgan University.