The Legendary Miss Lena Horne

This book tells the story of Lena Horne, a singer, actress, and civil rights activist. It chronicles her journey from her early years in Hollywood, where she faced racism and segregation, to her later years as a civil rights activist. Celebrate the life of Lena Horne, the pioneering African American actress and civil rights activist, with this inspiring and powerful picture book from award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford. Lena Horne was born into the freedom struggle, to a family of teachers and activists. Her mother dreamed of being an actress, so Lena followed her footsteps. Lena's career began in vaudeville, but she eventually received the first-ever studio contract for a black actress from MGM. However, she was only considered for stereotypical roles, which she refused to accept. Despite these challenges, she never gave up. 'Stormy Weather' became her theme song, and her performance of 'This Little Light of Mine' at a civil rights rally solidified her voice and calling as a civil rights activist.