Length1h 31m
About this audiobook
**WASHINGTON HEIGHTS KIDS**
*Growing Up, Getting Into Mischief, and Learning From the Block*
Before smartphones and social media, childhood was an adventure waiting outside your front door.
Journey into the Washington Heights of the 1970s and 1980s, where rooftops became kingdoms, sidewalks became playgrounds, and friendships were built through laughter, imagination, and mischief.
Through heartfelt, humorous stories, Vernon Snell brings to life the children, families, neighborhood characters, and unforgettable experiences that shaped a generation.
From pigeons and rooftop adventures to block parties, breakdancing, and lessons learned on the streets, this illustrated Poetic Cinema collection celebrates community, cultural history, resilience, and the magic of growing up.
**Every block has a story. Every childhood leaves a legacy.**
Audiobook details
GenreEducation and Learning, Children's Literature
Length1 hr 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 9, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title and Copyright
13The Barbershop University
2Before You Begin
14Soul Music and Sherman's
3Washington Heights Kids
15Playboys in the Background
4The Party on the Block
16The Breakdance Block Party
5Hikes and Heights
17After the Journey
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6The Summer of Dopie and GG
18Questions to Carry With You
7The Day Blue Jeans Became Gold
19Create Your Own Neighborhood Story
8Pigeons on the Rooftop
20The Story Behind Washington Heights Kids
9The Rooftop Race
21About the Author
10The Clubhouse
22A Letter From Vernon
11The Dog That Chose Us
23About Poetic Cinema
12When Family Was the Whole World
24Continue the Journey
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