{"product_id":"harlems-little-blackbird-the-story-of-florence-mills-hardcover","title":"Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRenée Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristian Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson \u003cb\u003eand acclaimed author Renee Watson\u003c\/b\u003e, comes the inspiring true story of Florence Mills\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn 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, \u003ci\u003eHarlem's Little Blackbird\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless story about justice, equality, and the importance of following one's heart and dreams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA CARTER G. WOODSON ELEMENTARY HONOR BOOK\u003cbr\u003e(awarded by the National Council for the Social Studies, 2013)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRENÉE WATSON is the author of the children's picture book, \u003ci\u003eA Place Where Hurricanes Happen\u003c\/i\u003e (Random House, June 2010), which was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her middle grade novel, \u003ci\u003eWhat Momma Left Me \u003c\/i\u003edebuted as the New Voice for 2010 in middle grade fiction by The Independent Children's Booksellers Association. Renée has 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. Renée lives in New York, NY. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristian Robinson is \"one of the most exciting children's book artists working today,\" according to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He received a Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street \u003c\/i\u003eby Matt de la Pena, which was also a Newbery Medal winner and a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eRain!\u003c\/i\u003e by Linda Ashman, winner of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award, and\u003ci\u003e Josephine\u003c\/i\u003e by Patricia Hruby Powell, recipient of a \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. He lives in San Francisco. Learn more at TheArtOfFun.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 10 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 23, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755655889184,"sku":"9780375869730","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/23983f9cb2ae79c422e921389310efc0.webp?v=1780064936","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/harlems-little-blackbird-the-story-of-florence-mills-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}