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Becoming Billie Holiday

by Carole Boston Weatherford

Picture book · ages 8–12 · grades 3–7 · 620L · 120 pages · 2008

Why we'd hand it over

Poetic, unflinching introduction to Billie Holiday's life—the language is gorgeous but dense, and the racism and trauma are real, not softened for comfort.

Where to get it

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Becoming Billie Holiday by Carole Boston Weatherford (ages 8–12) — ChapterScout