<DIV>Discover the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there. <BR><BR><I>"Uptown . . .</I><BR><I>Harlem, New York.</I><BR><I>Chicken and waffles.</I><BR><I>Jazz.</I><BR><I>Home."</I><BR><BR><I>Uptown</I> is a rich mix of flavors, colors, sounds, and cultures that come together to create a vibrant community like no other in the world. Seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there, the details of life in Harlem are as joyous as a game of basketball on a summer's afternoon and as personal as a trip to the barbershop where old-timers reminisce.<BR><BR>Bryan Collier's spare, poetic text and beautiful, intricate illustrations evoke every aspect of Harlem, from the legendary Apollo Theater to chocolate-colored brownstones, weekend shopping on 125th Street, and the music of Duke Ellington.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><DIV><I>Uptown</I> is the winner of the 2001 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.</DIV></DIV>