Florence Price

Florence Price (1887-1953), an American composer and pianist, was a trailblazer as the first African-American woman to gain recognition in classical music. Her compositions, blending traditional Western styles with African-American influences, include symphonies, chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy continues to inspire diversity in classical music. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer’s life story and legacy.

Includes Maps, Archival photos, Glossary, Index.  32 pages  Ages 7 to 10 / Grades 2 to 5

Content Advisor: John Viscardi, Executive Director of Classic Lyric Arts; co-founder of ArtSmart.org

Free Educators' Guide available.

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Florence Price
RLB: 978-1-64371-448-6
EB: 978-1-64371-451-6
PB: 978-1-64371-449-3
AB: 978-1-64371-470-7

Schools & Libraries, Available Summer 2025 from our Distributor: Lerner Publisher Services

"...an overwhelmingly dynamic and captivating biography of a woman whose life and work should be more widely known.  An ideal introduction to a Black female pioneer and her work." --Kirkus Reviews