Harry Belafonte: A Little Golden Book Biography

Lavaille Lavette ∙ Illustrated by Anastasia Magloire Williams

Hardcover

Published on Jan 3, 2023 | 24 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

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

ISBN 9780593568101 (Hardcover)
Published on Jan 3, 2023
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Dimensions 6-5/8 x 8
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

ISBN 9780593568118 (Ebook)
Published on Jan 3, 2023
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

Lavaille Lavette

Lavaille Lavette is a New York Times’ bestselling author and editor, social entrepreneur, educator, leadership and business development expert. A former teacher and school district administrator, Lavaille served as Special Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Rod Paige. She is a Founding Board Member and the first President of the Luanda Africa Sister City Association, and currently she serves on the board of advisers for Huvr Inc. and BreakOut App. She has used her branding, merchandising and sales expertise to manage a number of business ventures with well-known celebrities and athletes in the publishing, aviation, food, retail, and sports industries. In her leisure time she enjoys skateboarding, supporting various charitable ventures, and spending time with her husband John, family and friends.