Meet Claudie : an American girl / by Brit Bennett ; [cover design and illustrations by Laura Freeman].
Claudie Wells is growing up in 1920s Harlem and is in awe of the artists all around her. Her father is a talented baker, her mother is a reporter for a renowned newspaper, and her boardinghouse mates include a jazz singer, cornet player, and painter. Claudie dreams of having a special talent all her own but struggles to find her calling. When an eviction notice threatens her beloved home, Claudie takes a risk to pursue an idea that just might turn things around. Her story is richly illustrated and includes an introduction from the author. --Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1683372026
- ISBN: 9781683372028
- ISBN: 1683371984
- ISBN: 9798890338785
- Physical Description: 91 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: Middleton, WI : American Girl, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Reading age 8-12.Grade level 3-4.
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- African American arts > New York (State) > New York > 20th century > Juvenile fiction.
African American girls > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > New York (State) > New York > Social conditions > Juvenile fiction.
Eviction > Juvenile fiction.
Girls > Juvenile fiction.
Harlem Renaissance > Juvenile fiction.
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Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > History > 20th century > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
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Historical fiction.
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- 18 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spindale Public Library | J Ben (Text) | 30134100377655 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | J F AME (Text) | 80605000908060 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | J F BENNE (Text) | 34208900216903 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J AMERICAN (Text) | 37807000036600 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Bunn Branch | J/American Girl (Text) | 72350000113017 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | J BEN (Text) | 0020660012608 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | JF AME (Text) | 900000001098970 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | AME (Text) | 33258010336855 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
| Jacksonville Main Library | JUV FIC BENNETT (Text) | 36015000490850 | Juvenile Fiction | Checked out | 08/16/2026 |
| Paddison Memorial Branch | J Bennett, Brit [AMERICAN GIRL] (Text) | 0112524029065 | Juvenile Fiction Series | Available | - |
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Summary:
Claudie Wells is growing up in 1920s Harlem and is in awe of the artists all around her. Her father is a talented baker, her mother is a reporter for a renowned newspaper, and her boardinghouse mates include a jazz singer, cornet player, and painter. Claudie dreams of having a special talent all her own but struggles to find her calling. When an eviction notice threatens her beloved home, Claudie takes a risk to pursue an idea that just might turn things around. Her story is richly illustrated and includes an introduction from the author. --Provided by publisher.
