Florence Price
From the Series Classical Composers
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. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Price’s history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer’s life story.
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| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Biography |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Red Chair Press |
| Imprint | Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-08-01 |
| Text Type | Narrative Nonfiction |
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| BISACS | JNF007040, JNF007120, JNF036010 |
| Dewey | 780.92 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Maps, Original artwork, Sidebars, Table of contents, Timeline, and eSource |
Author: Joanne Mattern
Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.
Illustrator: Marilena Perilli
Marilena Perilli is an illustrator residing in Westchester, NY, with her FDNY husband and two boys. Clients include The New York Times, Boston Globe, Simon and Schuster, Scholastic, Penguin Books, American Girl Publishing, Random House, and Nickelodeon.