Harlem's Little Blackbird Book Cover

Harlem's Little Blackbird


A Children or Middle Grade Book


Subgenres:

  • Biography,
  • 1920s Broadway,
  • Black History
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Picture book biographies of groundbreaking Black artists
  • Stories set on 1920s Broadway stages
  • Uplifting tales of using talent for social change
Publisher Description

From Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson and acclaimed author Renee Watson, comes the inspiring true story of Florence Mills.

Born to parents who were both former slaves, Florence Mills knew at an early age that she loved to sing, and that her sweet, bird-like voice, resonated with those who heard her.

Performing catapulted her all the way to the stages of 1920s Broadway where she inspired everyone from songwriters to playwrights.

Yet with all her success, she knew firsthand how prejudice shaped her world and the world of those around her.

As a result, Florence chose to support and promote works by her fellow black performers while heralding a call for their civil rights.

Featuring a moving text and colorful illustrations, Harlem's Little Blackbird is a timeless story about justice, equality, and the importance of following one's heart and dreams.

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