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    Harry Belafonte: A Little Golden Book Biography

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    Author Lavaille Lavette
    Illustrated by Anastasia Magloire Williams
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    $5.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Golden Books
    6.63"W x 8.06"H x 0.2"D  
    On sale Jan 03, 2023 | 24 Pages | 9780593568101
    Preschool - 3
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    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:
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     • Carol Burnett
     • Lucille Ball
     • Julie Andrews
     • Dwayne Johnson
    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. View titles by Lavaille Lavette
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    "An appealing profile of this talented figure in Black history." —Booklist
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    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

    Author

    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. View titles by Lavaille Lavette
    Anastasia Magloire Williams View titles by Anastasia Magloire Williams

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    "An appealing profile of this talented figure in Black history." —Booklist

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