Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills

by Renée Watson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375869735
• ISBN13: 9780375869730
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2