{"id":11708,"date":"2025-04-11T20:01:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T20:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/11708\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T20:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T20:01:15","slug":"celebrate-culture-with-these-childrens-books-inspired-by-harlem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/11708\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Culture With These Children&#8217;s Books Inspired By Harlem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-nappy-3536630-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"books\" class=\"wp-image-255930 lazy\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p>By Eartha Watts-Hicks<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harlemworldmagazine.com\/?s=harlem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harlem<\/a> has long been a source of inspiration, and that influence extends beautifully into the world of children\u2019s literature. <\/p>\n<p>With stories that reflect its rich culture, proud legacy, and a strong sense of community, these books help young readers explore identity, history, and imagination. Whether introducing kids to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harlemworldmagazine.com\/?s=harlem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harlem<\/a> for the first time or helping them see their lives reflected on the page, these stories spark curiosity and pride in equal measure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid\u2019 by Tamron Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3G6dBni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/816u3dJyKIL._SL1500_-924x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255687 lazy\" style=\"width:462px;height:auto\"  data-\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Harlem stands out for its rich history, cultural legacy, and vibrant community. In \u201cHarlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid,\u201d syndicated talk show host and journalist Tamron Hall brings the spirit of the neighborhood to life. Through her storytelling, she offers a fresh and engaging look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harlemworldmagazine.com\/?s=harlem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harlem<\/a>\u2014one that resonates with longtime residents, newcomers, and anyone around the world curious about the people and places that make Harlem so special.<\/p>\n<p>Harlem provides a vibrant backdrop for its many iconic landmarks, and Hall\u2019s book highlights several of the neighborhood\u2019s most beloved spots with thoughtful detail. Beautifully illustrated, \u201cHarlem Honey\u201d gives children the opportunity to see themselves and their community reflected on the page. Inspired by Hall\u2019s relationship with her son, the story centers on a young boy exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harlemworldmagazine.com\/?s=harlem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harlem<\/a>, offering young readers\u2014especially boys\u2014a chance to see themselves as heroes in their neighborhood adventure.<\/p>\n<p>HarperCollins, 40 pages<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRICE: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3G6dBni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$ 15.99<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Harlem\u2019s Tale of Hope\u2019 by Harlem Holiday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43Ox99B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/710SWuUzkQL._SL1360_-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255686 lazy\" style=\"width:459px;height:auto\"  data-\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The tragedy of Donnell Porter, a child kidnapped in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harlemworldmagazine.com\/?s=harlem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harlem<\/a> in 1989, burns in the memory of the community. Times have changed. Today, parents understand the need to be proactive and teach our youth to be vigilant. <\/p>\n<p>Every child is irreplaceable. And understanding such, this book makes a great gift not only for inner-city youth but also for children who live on Main Street, Anytown, USA, because paying attention is the best self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>Harlem Westside Publishing, 36 pages<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRICE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43Ox99B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>$ 12.99<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Daddy\u2019s Greek Potato\u2019 by CC Minton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/71msTAO7rGL._SY466_-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255685 lazy\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\"  data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Here is a clever story about the everyday family rituals of meal prep and cooking. Dylan\u2019s dad takes over to make a delicious dessert for him and his friend Drew, who drops in just in time. When things fail to go as planned and Dylan\u2019s dad is the cook, Daddy gets creative while Dylan and Drew learn all about food and nutrition. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDaddy\u2019s Greek Potato Pie\u201d introduces a great way to turn an everyday practice into a teachable moment for boys and girls. Reading this book over and over will help youngsters develop an interest in the foods that are good for them and tasty, as well.<\/p>\n<p>CreateSpace, 36 pages<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRICE: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4lsI8M9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$ 13.00<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eartha Watts-Hicks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eartha Watts Hicks is the award-winning author of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/There-Enough-Around-LOVE-CHANGES-ebook\/dp\/B00IO7K510\/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459028068&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=Love+Changes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Love Changes<\/a>, member of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/harlemworldmag.com\/?s=Harlem+Writers+Guild%2C+&amp;submit=Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harlem Writers Guild<\/a>,\u00a0and New York City literacy ambassador for NYCHA\/NAACP. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthaton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.earthaton.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-man-reading-a-book-to-his-baby-3536630\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nappy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have a title you\u2019d suggest reading, please follow us and tag us on Instagram @HarlemWorldMagazine and #HarlemWorldMagazine. We love hearing about books.<\/p>\n<p>Shout out to our friend Joe Rogers of Total Equity Now for continually serving as a trusted source for recommendations of great Harlem-themed reads. <\/p>\n<p>At Harlem World Magazine, we love recommending books, especially books about Harlem, set in Harlem, or written by authors affiliated with Harlem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Latest Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Become a Harlem Insider!<br \/>\nBy submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe\u00ae link, found at the bottom of every email. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/legal\/service-provider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emails are serviced by Constant Contact<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Eartha Watts-Hicks Harlem has long been a source of inspiration, and that influence extends beautifully into the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11709,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3938],"tags":[3444,4038,77,8058,8059,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-11708","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-books","8":"tag-books","9":"tag-childrens-books","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-harlen","12":"tag-tameron-hall","13":"tag-uk","14":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114321115346534377","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11708\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}