Songbird in the Light - A Picture Book

From beloved Broadway icon Billy Porter, rising-star author Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful picture book about the power of finding your voice Mama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he talks--which makes him feel like a songbird too shy to sing. With the encouragement of his choir teacher, he embraces his talent, realizing that his voice is unique and distinct. When it’s time for the school showcase, he’s finally ready to embrace his joyful talent and share it with the world. From Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter, rising star Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful and empowering story about learning to love yourself.

About the author

By Billy Porter, with Chris Clarkson; Illustrated by Charly Palmer

Product details

• Authors: Billy Porter
• Assisted by: Charly Palmer (Illustration)
• Publisher: Abrams
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 19.03.2026
• EAN: 9781419745836
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-4583-6
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Performing Arts / Music, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Relating to African American / Black American people, JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black, JUVENILE FICTION / LGBTQ+ / General