World-famous opera singer Leontyne Price gets her due in this luscious picture book biography. From Price's early years in Mississippi surrounded by supportive parents and gospel music to becoming a celebrated soprano whose wondrous voice rang through the Metropolitan Opera House in her iconic Aida role and on Broadway as a lead in Porgy and Bess. An author's note includes more information on other singers for whom Price paved the way.
Written by Carole Boston Weatherford, Illus by Raul Colón
Hardcover, 40 pages