These eight street-wise episodes of life in Spanish Harlem are about poverty, discrimination, gangs, drugs, and violence. But they are also about hope and pride: in oneself, and in one's family and community. Based on the author's own experiences while growing up during the 1940s, this collection is exceptional multicultural literature for young people.
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These eight street-wise episodes of life in Spanish Harlem are about poverty, discrimination, gangs, drugs, and violence. But they are also about hope and pride: in oneself, and in one's family and community. Based on the author's own experiences while growing up during the 1940s, this collection is exceptional multicultural literature for young people.
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Edition:
1978, Knopf
Hardcover
Details:
Edition:
First printing
Publisher:
Knopf
Published:
1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
12513786336
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8vo, pp. viii, 141. Pictorial paper over boards. Cover somewhat scuffed, o/w a nice copy. Stories for young people about hispanic life in New York City.
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Fine as New in Very Good jacket. Signed by Author Fine/Very Good. First Edition. An exceptional collection of eight stories where Piri Thomas takes us with him into El Barrio-Puerto Rico in New York City-and creates the scenes he knows so well fr om his own childhood. Thomas reached thousands of readers with his best-selling autobiography Down These Mean Streets which was the basis for the Scorsese film "Mean Streets". With a long and interest ing inscription on the ffep: Feb., 24, 1981, To My Brother Gary Courtnery and Joan. best wishes and regards. we doubt not our creations's beauty for that is the strength of our. We let no one doubt for us-love from Brother Piri Thomas".
