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Title details for Harlem's Little Blackbird by Renée Watson - Available

Harlem's Little Blackbird

by Renée Watson
Christian Robinson
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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)
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Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Kindle Book

  • ISBN: 9780375985379
  • Release date: October 23, 2012

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780375985379
  • Release date: October 23, 2012

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780375985379
  • File size: 7883 KB
  • Release date: October 23, 2012
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Kindle Book
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EPUB ebook

subjects

Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Music Geography

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.4
Lexile® Measure:770
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

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)
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Music Geography