Harlem's Little Blackbird
The Story of Florence Mills
Renée Watson author Christian Robinson illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Published:16th Nov '12
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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.
A CARTER G. WOODSON ELEMENTARY HONOR BOOK
(awarded by the National Council for the Social Studies, 2013)
Starred Review, Booklist, June 2012:
“With a text that stylistically sings yet is packed with information, the book introduces a woman who, though part of the Harlem Renaissance, is not well remembered by history.”
- Short-listed for NAACP Image Awards.
- Nominated for NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
ISBN: 9780375869730
Dimensions: 262mm x 211mm x 9mm
Weight: 346g
40 pages