Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills

Author: Renée Watson Category: Activism and Social Justice, Biographies and Non-Fiction, Black History, Civil Rights, Elementary School, Music, Prejudice and Racism, Preschool Publisher: Random House Children's Books Country: United States Language: English Reading Age: Elementary School, Preschool Illustrator: Christian Robinson More Details Amazon Bookshop org

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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)

Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills
Written by Renée Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Source: Publisher (Random House Children’s Books)

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