Harlem's little blackbird
The Story of Florence Mills
by Renée Watson
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Discover the remarkable journey of Florence Mills, a talented singer whose enchanting voice lit up Broadway in the 1920s. Despite facing discrimination, she used her success to uplift other Black artists and champion civil rights, inspiring audiences with her passion and courage. This vibrant tale celebrates hope, equality, and the power of dreams.
Representation & Themes
BiographyAfrican American SingersMusicSocial JusticeHistory
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780375869730
- Pages
- 41
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,380
- Lexile
- 770L
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
SingersJuvenile literatureAfrican American singersBiographyAfrican American women singersJazz singersAfrican AmericansWomenAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literatureAfrican americans, biographySingers, juvenile literatureNew york (n.y.), juvenile literatureNew york (n.y.), history
People
Florence Mills (1896-1927)
Places
New York (State)New York