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Harlem Yesterday and Today

Create a multimedia presentation on the Harlem of today, as well as Harlem during the 1960s. Be sure to include highlights of attractions, events, music, popular culture, etc. that will help people understand the evolution of this important area of black culture.

Dinner with the Author

Imagine that you could have dinner with Paule Marshall and some of the characters from the book. Where would you have it? Who would you invite? What would you eat? About what would you talk?

Come to the Islands, Mon

Pick a day to come dressed as if you were going on an island adventure. Be creative, but also be appropriate for school.

Write a Poem or Song

Write a poem or song depicting some aspect of life for one of the characters in the story.

Paule Marshall's Typewriter

Imagine that you could have a conversation with Paule...

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