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 >>

Buy the Book: The Nutcracker in Harlem

Originally posted on December 7, 2020.

Related Books:

I Just Want to Say Good Night ~ Rachel Isadora

Happy to Be Nappy ~ Bell Hooks

Twenty Yawns ~ Jane Smiley

Melena’s Jubilee ~ Zetta Elliot

In the Snow ~ Elizabeth Spurr

Catching the Wild Waiyuuzee ~ Rita Williams-Garcia

Something Beautiful ~ Sharon Dennis Wyeth

Lily Brown’s Paintings ~ Angela Johnson

Special Book Collections: