Harlem's Little Blackbird

The Story of Florence Mills

Renée Watson, Christian Robinson

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Random House International
15 November 2012

Picture storybooks

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)

By: Renée Watson
Illustrated by: Christian Robinson
Imprint: Random House International
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 346g
ISBN: 9780375869730
ISBN 10: 0375869735
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 15 November 2012
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills

Starred Review, Booklist, June 2012: <br> With a text that stylistically sings yet is packed with information, the book introduces a woman who, though part of the Harlem Renaissance, is not well remembered by history.

Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2013
Nominated for NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Nominated for NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.
Short-listed for NAACP Image Awards.