Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her
Author
Amy Novesky
Illustrator
Vanessa Brantley Newton
Published
1/3/2017
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Amy Novesky
Illustrator
Vanessa Brantley Newton
Published
1/3/2017
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Amy Novesky
Illustrator
Vanessa Brantley Newton
Published
1/3/2017
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Summary of Book
Billie Holiday—also known as Lady Day—had fame, style, a stellar voice, gardenias in her hair, and lots of dogs. She had a coat-pocket poodle, a beagle, Chihuahuas, a Great Dane, and more, but her favorite was a boxer named Mister. Mister was always there to bolster her courage, even at her legendary appearance at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Stylish illustrations keep the story focused on the bond between Holiday and her dog. An author’s note addresses the singer’s troubled life, and includes a little-known photo of Mister and Lady Day!
Author Biography
Amy Novesky has written several well-received picture books including Georgia in Hawaii: When Georgia O’Keeffe Painted What She Pleased, illustrated by Yuyi Morales. Ms. Novesky lives with her family in Sausalito, California. Visit her online at www.amynovesky.com.
Illustrator Biography
Vanessa Brantley Newton is the author-illustrator of Let Freedom Sing and the illustrator of One Love by Cedella Marley.