Harlem's little blackbird
Watson, Renee2021
Book
Total copies: 2
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 colourful 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).
Main title:
Harlem's little blackbird / Renee Watson ; illustrated by Christian Robinson.
Author:
Watson, Renee, authorRobinson, Christian, illustrator
Imprint:
New York : Dragonfly Books, 2021.
Collation:
40 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9780593380055 (pbk)
Dewey class:
782.42164092C782.421WAT
Language:
English
Subject:
Mills, Florence, 1896-1927 -- Juvenile literatureAfrican American singers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureSingers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 5+Music and EntertainmentChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: MusicChildren's / Teenage general interest: Biography & autobiographyChildren's / Teenage general interest: People & placesRelating to African American peopleJazz
BRN:
390040