Lauded author Bolden assists Flack in telling her remarkable story; actor Freeman embodies their text, adapting her rich voice to “little me” of various ages, often over snippets of complementary music, from Beethoven to Flack’s own “Killing Me Softly.”
A warm, soulful picture book autobiography about a living legend that will inspire burgeoning artists to pursue their dreams no matter their circumstances.
A fresh and female addition to the music legend canon, just in time for Black History Month displays. Purchase where picture book biographies, especially those about musicians/rock history, circulate well.
A highly recommended addition to any collection. Pair this book with Alexander Clavin’s Ruth and the Green Book for a real powerhouse introduction to this important part of our shared history.
Bolden, a master of the collective biography, presents an impeccably-researched call to action, imploring black girls to fight the racial and gender imbalance that plagues the STEM field.