Tar beach [videorecording] / produced by Jill Gluckson ; directed by Mark Mannucci ; written by Jill Gluckson ; produced by Lancit Media Productions, Ltd. ; a production of GPN & WNED-TV.
Based on the book of the same title. Hosted by LeVar Burton ; read by Ruby Dee.
Summary:
Host LeVar Burton introduces the book "Tar beach" by Faith Ringgold about a young girl's dream of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family. Also includes discussions about other activities on the rooftops of New York City, a suspension bridge in the city, and booktalks about "I'm flying" by Alan Wade, "To sleep" by James Sage, and "On Grandma's roof" by Erica Silverman.
Series:
Reading rainbow ; 81
OCLC:
(OCoLC)56044304
Locations:
GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.