Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday
by Alexis De Veaux
Picture book · ages 8–12 · grades 3–7 · 520L · 151 pages · 1980
Why we'd hand it over
A poetic, visually rich introduction to Billie Holiday that doesn't sugarcoat racism or hardship — best for kids with some comfort with serious topics and a parent ready to discuss what Holiday faced.