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My Block Looks Like

By: Janelle Harper
Narrated by: Jasminne Mendez
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A love letter to the hustle, the bustle, the joy, and the grit of city life by debut author and Bronx native, Janelle Harper.

"My block looks like

a collision of cultures

a melting pot of cool

a burst of life

my favorite groove

. . .No matter what happens

I’ve seen it for myself

my block looks like

the coolest place

I’ve ever been."

A lyrical and proud picture book, adapted for audio, that recognizes the beauty of the bodegas, subways, and playgrounds that characterize everyday life in the Bronx and pays homage to the ways that its residents have shaped pop culture through music, visual art, and dance. Perfect for fans of I Am Every Good Thing and Last Stop on Market Street, My Block Looks Like offers kids a reaffirming message to celebrate and uplift their communities in an energetic text.

©2024 Janelle Harper (P)2024 Listening Library
Geography & Cultures Multicultural Stories Music & Performing Arts

Critic Reviews

* "The artist’s careful attention to detail and the shifting visual perspectives in action scenes bring Harper’s musical text to life. The narrator argues convincingly for the Bronx as 'the coolest place I’ve ever been,' where 'dreams rise higher than the smog' and neighbors 'sparkle under streetlamps.' A culturally rich and beautifully illustrated child’s-eye view of home."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Kinetic, portrait-filled art from Morrison (Breaking to the Beat!) reveals the neighborhood’s sights (double Dutch, the Icee man, pickup games), vibrantly conveying the essence of the protagonist’s home: “my city/ my hood/ my block. My home/ my village/ my family/ my friends/ my soul."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Dynamic details and an expansive sense of possibility . . . A caring depiction of urban life that will resonate with listeners who love the bustling energy and beauty of the place they call home."—BCCB Reviews

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