The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Synopsis

A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood--young and old alike--joins in on the fun.Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin' Queen of 139th Street. But then Mama reminds her that today is their neighbor Miz Adeline's birthday, and Kameeka has a ton of chores to do to get ready for the party they are hosting. Kameeka's disappointed to be stuck at home and can only think about the hoopin' competition. Distracted, Kameeka accidentally ruins Miz Adeline's birthday cake, and has to confess to her that there won't be a cake for her special day. But then Miz Adeline's confesses something too: she's also got the itch-the hula-hoopin' itch! Her fingers start snappin'. Her hips start swingin'. Soon everyone's hips are swinging as the party spills out onto the street. The whole neighborhood's got the itch-the hula-hoopin' itch! A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood-young and old alike-joins in on the fun. With vibrant illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, The Hula-Hoopin' Queen is a charming celebration of family and community ties. Set in Harlem, this intergenerational story shows the importance of staying young at heart.

Copyright:

2014

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781620142097

Publisher:

Lee & Low Books

Date of Addition:

09/13/24

Copyrighted By:

Thelma Lynne Godin. Illustrations copyright

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Sports, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family

Grade Levels:

First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade

Reading Age:

6–10

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.