This Little Golden Book biography celebrates the life and legacy of singer, performer, and activist Harry Belafonte.
When Harry Belafonte was a little boy, he moved from Harlem, New York, to live with his grandmother in Jamaica. There, Harry fell in love with Calypso music. It was the seed that blossomed into a life dedicated to inspiring people through music. This moving biography chronicles his life and career—as an actor, a singer, and a civil rights activist who has always sought to make a difference while encouraging people to treat each other with respect and kindness.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson
"An appealing profile of this talented figure in Black history." —Booklist
This Little Golden Book biography celebrates the life and legacy of singer, performer, and activist Harry Belafonte.
When Harry Belafonte was a little boy, he moved from Harlem, New York, to live with his grandmother in Jamaica. There, Harry fell in love with Calypso music. It was the seed that blossomed into a life dedicated to inspiring people through music. This moving biography chronicles his life and career—as an actor, a singer, and a civil rights activist who has always sought to make a difference while encouraging people to treat each other with respect and kindness.
Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson
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"An appealing profile of this talented figure in Black history." —Booklist
