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Book · 2012 · Singers

Harlem's little blackbird

by Renée Watson · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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Christian Robinson is the author and illustrator of you matter and another and the illustrator of many many pictures books including some of my favorites Leo a ghost story last stop on Market Street and Harlem's little Blackbird among many others.
Pamela Paul · The Book Review · Nov 2020 Listen at 33:51

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Harlem's Little Blackbird by Renée Watson is a children's picture book that tells the inspiring story of singer and dancer Florence Mills. The book was discussed on The Book Review during an episode titled The Birth of the Animal Rights Movement on July 18, 2024, where host Pamela Paul spoke extensively with the illustrator. During the conversation, Pamela Paul noted that she first encountered the guest illustrator Christian Robinson's work through this specific publication, which was written by Renée Watson. Later in the same episode, during her sign-off segment, the host listed Harlem's Little Blackbird among her personal favorite picture books, emphasizing its special place alongside other acclaimed illustrated titles by Robinson such as You Matter, Another, Leo: A Ghost Story, and Last Stop on Market Street. The podcast appearance served to celebrate the artistic contributions of Christian Robinson while underscoring the collaborative nature of creating impactful children's literature. By highlighting this biographical story about Florence Mills, the speakers drew attention to the importance of introducing young readers to historical figures through vibrant illustrations and engaging prose, making it a recurring point of praise among literary commentators reviewing noteworthy picture books.

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Pamela Paul Christian Robinson is the author and illustrator of you matter and another and the illustrator of many many… 2
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“so I actually first encountered your work with your first book which was written by Renee Watson the book was called Harlem's little Blackbird the story of Florence Mills”
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“Christian Robinson is the author and illustrator of you matter and another and the illustrator of many many pictures books including some of my favorites Leo a ghost story last stop on Market Street and Harlem's little Blackbird among many others”