Songbird in the Light
Author: Billy Porter Category: Black Joy, Disabilities and Differences, Elementary School, Music, Preschool, School Life and Education, Self-Esteem and Identity, Teasing and Bullying Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Language: English Reading Age: Elementary School, Preschool Illustrator: Chris Clarkson Charly Palmer Share: More DetailsFrom beloved Broadway icon Billy Porter, rising-star author Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful picture book about the power of finding your voice.
Mama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he talks―which makes him feel like a songbird too shy to sing.
With the encouragement of his choir teacher, he embraces his talent, realizing that his voice is unique and distinct. When it’s time for the school showcase, he’s finally ready to embrace his joyful talent and share it with the world.
From Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter, rising star Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful and empowering story about learning to love yourself.
As Billy Porter notes is a powerful author’s note: I created this book to remind children of their own joy. Their own love…. A kind of love that the world can’t take away.
Songbird in the Light: A Picture Book
Written by Billy Porter
Illustrated by Chris Clarkson Charly Palmer
Source: Publisher (Harry N. Abrams)
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