An instant New York Times bestseller!
"A heartwarming tale that beautifully blends family, community, and the discovery of home." —School Library Journal
From Emmy Award–winning journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall comes an endearing story about young Moses, inspired by her real-life son and his adventure visiting Harlem's most iconic spots, learning a valuable lesson about the meaning of home.
For Moses, Harlem couldn’t be any more different than the Texas he moved away from, and his only friends are his dog, Lotus-May, and his bird, JoJo. But, when Moses is asked to help his new neighbor Laila deliver jars of honey to the people of Harlem, he finally gets the chance to make new friends and see the places and feel the magic of this bustling neighborhood.
There are historic landmarks like the famous Apollo Theater, which has hosted iconic performers, Sylvia’s Restaurant, the best spot in the city for cornbread, the celebrated African American art of the Studio Museum, and the electric sounds of the neighborhood itself.
From Emmy-winning talk show host Tamron Hall comes a lively and heartening tale inspired by her son about one of the nation’s most celebrated neighborhoods and the places and people that make Harlem home.
Praise for Harlem Honey:
"A heartwarming tale that beautifully blends family, community, and the discovery of home. This book celebrates culture, connection, and the universal journey of finding where one belongs. It is an inspiring, enjoyable story that will resonate long after the last page." —School Library Journal
"Hall (the Jordan Manning series, for adults) makes her picture book debut with a heartwarming tribute to a beloved NYC neighborhood." —Publishers Weekly
"In author and TV personality Hall’s picture-book debut, a young New York City transplant adjusts to his new community...His enthusiasm is infectious; young readers will be equally charmed by his new neighborhood...A youthful love letter to a historically significant neighborhood. (all about Harlem, fun facts, famous residents, sources.)" —Kirkus Reviews
?An Amazon Best of the Year so Far 2025 pick!
"For Moses, Harlem couldn't be any more different than the Texas he moved away from, and his only friends are his dog, Lotus-May, and his bird, JoJo. But, when Moses is asked to help his new neighbor Laila deliver jars of honey to the people of Harlem, he finally gets the chance to make new friends and see the places and feel the magic of this bustling neighborhood."--Provided by publisher.
