"The Harlem Renaissance: An Explosion of African-American Culture" by Richard Worth explores the vibrant cultural, artistic, and social movement that emerged in the early 20th century in Harlem, New York. This period saw an effusion of creativity among African American artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers, who collectively challenged racial stereotypes and celebrated their heritage. The book delves into the lives and works of notable figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Louis Armstrong, highlighting their contributions to literature, music, and art. Worth captures the spirit of empowerment and the quest for identity that defined this transformative era in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Americas Living History .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Enslow Publishers .

Richard Worth has written several biographies and histories for middle graders, including Stanley and Livingstone and the Exploration of Africa in World History , The Spanish Inquisition in World History , and Voices from Colonial America: Louisiana, 1682-1803 .