The Book Itch
Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Pub Date Nov 01 2015 | Archive Date Oct 31 2015
Lerner Publishing Group | Carolrhoda Books ®
Description
In the 1930s, Lewis's dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch—a book itch. How to scratch it? He started a bookstore in Harlem and named it the National Memorial African Bookstore.
And as far as Lewis Michaux Jr. could tell, his father's bookstore was one of a kind. People from all over came to visit the store, even famous people—Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Langston Hughes, to name a few. In his father's bookstore people bought and read books, and they also learned from each other. People swapped and traded ideas and talked about how things could change. They came together here all because of his father's book itch. Read the story of how Lewis Michaux Sr. and his bookstore fostered new ideas and helped people stand up for what they believed in.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780761339434 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Margaret N, Librarian
Beautiful words! Amazing illustrations! This is a must purchase for elementary and middle school libraries. Share this book with teachers who want students to write family history and family stories. Nelson has shown young readers what it means to research and check facts. Great introduction to writing and researching. In addition, the story is powerful and hopefully will introduce a young generation to the power of books and words.
Jaye T, Educator
The Book Itch is one of my new favorite books. The illustrations are amazing. I could get lost in the artwork and the words. The story is one that is timely and I could read over and over again. Lewis Henri Michaux is someone everyone should know. I am so glad I was able to read this book (the power of words--something Lewis knew much about) so I could learn about this bookstore and this amazing man. I can't wait to share it with others!
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