{"product_id":"the-nutcracker-in-harlem-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-9780061175985","title":"The Nutcracker in Harlem: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis jazz-inspired reinvention of \u003cem\u003eThe Nutcracker \u003c\/em\u003eis a worthy tribute to the dreamlike wonder and magic of the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this original retelling, set in New York City during the height of the Harlem Renaissance, one little girl finds her voice as a musician thanks to her enchanting adventures with a magical toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis quintessential holiday tale is brought to vivid life by debut picture book author T. E. McMorrow and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator James Ransome. An author's note at the end provides additional information about the history of the Harlem Renaissance, and about the author's inspiration for this musical retelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRansome, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJames Ransome has illustrated more than fifty books for children. His titles include \u003cem\u003eThe Creation\u003c\/em\u003e by James Weldon Johnson, winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award; \u003cem\u003eUncle Jed's Barbershop\u003c\/em\u003e by Margaree King Mitchell, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book; and \u003cem\u003eMy Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth\u003c\/em\u003e by Ann Turner. He lives in New York State and teaches illustration at Syracuse University. See more of his work at www.jamesransome.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcMorrow, T. E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eT. E. McMorrow belongs to the third generation of writers in his family. A journalist and playwright, he is also a member of the Drama Desk in New York City. Many years ago, he worked as a stagehand for the Dance Theatre of Harlem, an experience that helped plant the first seeds of inspiration for this book. Mr. McMorrow splits his time between Manhattan and the East End of Long Island with his wife, Carole, and their two cats, Cinnamon and Moxie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618398671122,"sku":"9780061175985","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a293f185-517e-4427-b213-6032f9954bfe.jpg?v=1732534846","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-nutcracker-in-harlem-a-christmas-holiday-book-for-kids-9780061175985","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}