Harlem's Little Blackbird

The Story of Florence Mills

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Renee Watson

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Vibrant art sets the stage for this beautiful biography of a little-known Harlem Renaissance star! 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)

Author Biography:

REN E WATSON is the author of the children's picture book,A Place Where Hurricanes Happen(Random House, June 2010), which was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her middle grade novel,What Momma Left Medebuted as the New Voice for 2010 in middle grade fiction by The Independent Children's Booksellers Association. Reneehas worked as a teaching-artist for more than 10 years, teaching creative writing and theater to elementary, middle, and high school students. She also uses writing and drama therapy to work with youth and adults. Renee lives in New York, NY. Christian Robinson is "one of the most exciting children's book artists working today," according to theNew York Times. He received a Caldecott Honor forLast Stop on Market Streetby Matt de la Pena, which was also a Newbery Medal winner and aNew York TimesBestseller. He also illustratedRain!by Linda Ashman, winner of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, andJosephineby Patricia Hruby Powell, recipient of aBoston Globe-Horn BookHonor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. He lives in San Francisco. Learn more at TheArtOfFun.com.

Release date NZ

October 23rd, 2012

Author

Renee Watson

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Contributor

Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Illustrations

full color

Interest Age

From 3 to 7 years

Pages

Dimensions

211x262x9

ISBN-13

9780375869730

Product ID

19642797

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