Diary of a Harlem School Teacher

Set in the 1960s, this poignant diary captures the challenges faced by an African American teacher in a Harlem elementary school during his first year. The narrative resonates with the struggles of novice educators today, highlighting systemic issues in American education. Acclaimed by "The New York Times Book Review" as a powerful reflection, it serves as both a historical document and a call to action, as noted by Herbert Kohl in the foreword, emphasizing the ongoing need for educational reform.