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Meet Claudie : an American girl / by Brit Bennett ; [cover design and illustrations by Laura Freeman].

Bennett, Brit, (author.). Freeman, Laura (Illustrator), (illustrator.).

Summary:

Claudie Wells is growing up in 1920s Harlem and is in awe of the artists all around her. Her father is a talented baker, her mother is a reporter for a renowned newspaper, and her boardinghouse mates include a jazz singer, cornet player, and painter. Claudie dreams of having a special talent all her own but struggles to find her calling. When an eviction notice threatens her beloved home, Claudie takes a risk to pursue an idea that just might turn things around. Her story is richly illustrated and includes an introduction from the author. --Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1683372026
  • ISBN: 9781683372028
  • ISBN: 1683371984
  • ISBN: 9798890338785
  • Physical Description: 91 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: Middleton, WI : American Girl, [2022]

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Reading age 8-12.
Grade level 3-4.
Subject: African American arts > New York (State) > New York > 20th century > Juvenile fiction.
African American girls > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > New York (State) > New York > Social conditions > Juvenile fiction.
Eviction > Juvenile fiction.
Girls > Juvenile fiction.
Harlem Renaissance > Juvenile fiction.
Girls.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Fiction.
Historical fiction.

Available copies

  • 14 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library JUV FIC BENNETT (Text) 36015000490850 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library JUV FIC BENNETT (Text) 36015000490918 Juvenile Fiction Available -