Harlem Summer

In this witty and action-packed coming-of-age story set during the Harlem Renaissance, 16-year-old Mark Purvis navigates a vibrant summer in 1925. While he dreams of jamming with his jazz band, his parents push him to find a job, leading him to an assistant position at The Crisis, where he encounters notable figures like Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen. As he attends exclusive parties and seeks to earn more money, he faces the risky allure of fast cash, ultimately crossing paths with the notorious gangster Dutch Schultz.