Who's Jim Hines?

This is a trailer for Who's Jim Hines? by Jean Alicia Elster (Wayne State University Press). Based on real events, Who's Jim Hines? is a coming of age story--for readers youth through adult--about a twelve-year-old African American boy as he attempts to unravel his family's mystery while he comes to terms with the racial realities of Depression-era Detroit. Released in August 2008, it is now in its second printing. Whos Jim Hines? was selected as one of the Library of Michigans 2009 Michigan Notable Books. In addition, the Michigan Reading Association has placed Whos Jim Hines? on the Great Lakes Great Books Award 2009-2010 ballot for grades 4-5. Whos Jim Hines? was also a ForeWord Magazine 2008 Book of the Year Award Finalist in the category of Juvenile Fiction. Trailer was created and produced by Isaac Elster. Contact him via www.jeanaliciaelster.com.

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Film & Animation

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