{"product_id":"145th-street-short-stories","title":"145th Street: Short Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the award-winning author of Monster, this collection of powerful and poignant stories about 145th Street—an unforgettable block in the heart of Harlem—celebrates African-American life in all of its glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Myers is a master.\" —The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Harlem's 145th Street, things happen that don't happen anywhere else in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet to know Big Joe, who's throwing his own funeral while he's here to enjoy it, and everyone's invited. Meet Kitty and Mack, teens with a love story more real than anything they've ever known. Follow Monkeyman, the quietest kid on the block and the last person you'd expect the Tigros gang to target. And don't miss the block party of the year--the whole neighborhood will be there. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom danger and despair to hilarity and joy, literary legend Walter Dean Myers captures every mood and every beat of life in this vibrant Harlem. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis twentieth-anniversary edition of Myers's work features brand-new content, including historical information about Harlem's rich past, an immersive map of the neighborhood's iconic landmarks, and touching tributes from authors, artists, and literary legends. Celebrating two decades in print, this edition honors Myers's enormous legacy and brings his work to a new generation of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAWARDS FOR WALTER DEAN MYERS:\u003cbr\u003eNew York Times Bestselling Author\u003cbr\u003e3-Time National Book Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003eMichael L. Printz Award\u003cbr\u003e5 Coretta Scott King Awards\u003cbr\u003e2 Newbery Honors\u003cbr\u003eNational Ambassador for Young People’s Literature (2012-2013)\u003cbr\u003eMargaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement\u003cbr\u003eChildren’s Literature Legacy Award\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51957924135192,"sku":"9780307976109","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/9780307976109.jpg?v=1776267362","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/145th-street-short-stories","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}