![]() ![]() would remind his son to never stop reading, asking questions, or going to school for knowledge is the key to change. He recalls how his father started out selling books from a push cart, because he had a book itch and needed to scratch it, and how that itch transformed into the bookstore which attracted crowds. The store attracted people of different ages, races, and income who sought a place to gather to share ideas and appreciate the written word. ![]() Lewis reflects on his memories as he shares how the bookstore was an important centerpiece of life in Harlem. Book Summary: This historical and biographical picture book is told from the point of view of Lewis, the son of Lewis Michaux Sr., who owned The National Memorial African Bookstore in Harlem. ![]()
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