*The Book Itch* by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson follows the story of a young boy named Bean who discovers his love for books through his father’s work at the African American-owned bookstore, the African American Bookstore, in Harlem during the 1940s. As he navigates the joys and challenges of being a reader, Bean encounters influential figures in the literary world, including celebrated authors and activists. The story highlights the power of literature and the importance of representation, celebrating the joy that stories can bring while also addressing larger social issues. Bean’s journey illustrates how books can inspire change and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Lerner Publishing Group .

J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York.