I Tested Harlem by Walter Dean Myers: A First-Person Take on Its Power, Rhythm, and Meaning
When I think of “Harlem” by Walter Dean Myers, I’m immediately drawn into a poem that feels both vivid and deeply human. In just a few powerful lines, Myers captures the energy, history, and emotional pulse of Harlem in a way that invites readers to see the neighborhood not just as a place, but as…
