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Lena Horne

by James Haskins

Nonfiction · ages 8–12 · grades 3–7 · 800L · 160 pages · 1983

Why we'd hand it over

A solid, accessible introduction to Lena Horne that doesn't shy away from racism but keeps the focus on her agency and artistry — good entry point to jazz-era history for older elementary readers.

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Lena Horne by James Haskins (ages 8–12) — ChapterScout