num_pages: 40
description: 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)
language: English
title: Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills
publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers