Cicely Tyson by Renée Watson
Published by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks on November 5, 2024
Pages: 48
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Cicely Tyson’s story shines in this celebration of her life and accomplishments. Written in verse this picture book biography showcases her life from childhood in New York City through her career and up to her death in 2021. Her story is synonymous with Black History and culture in the United States.
The corresponding illustrations are as vibrant as the text and tell the story in equal measure. This book is a beautiful look into the life of a strong and loved Black figure in the United States.

Ages 6-9

Reviewed by MaryAnn Lopes, Elementary Librarian. Lewiston Public Schools, Lewiston, Maine.