Sale!

Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills

Amazon.com Price:  $11.61 (as of 09/05/2019 00:28 PST- Details)

Description

From Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson and acclaimed creator Renee Watson, comes the inspiring true story of Florence Mills.

Born to oldsters 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 folks who heard her. Performing catapulted her the entire option 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 the ones around her. Consequently, Florence chose to strengthen and promote works by her fellow black performers even as 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 significance of following one’s heart and dreams.

A CARTER G. WOODSON ELEMENTARY HONOR BOOK
(awarded by the National Council for the Social Studies, 2013)

Home » Shop » Books » Subjects » Arts and Photography » History and Criticism » History » Americas » United States » African American » Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills

Recent Products