The Nutcracker in Harlem ~ T. E. McMorrow

The Nutcracker in Harlem

Written by T. E. McMorrow
Illustrated by James E. Ransome

A retelling of the Christmas story, McMorrow’s rendition of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” is set in Harlem during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Young Marie overcomes her fear of singing/performing after helping the nutcracker and the toy soliders defeat the mouse army in her dream. Read more >>

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Originally posted on December 7, 2020.

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