Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography

Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography

About the Book

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to introduce young readers to the life and legacy of the one and only Prince in this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book!

Prince was born with an extraordinary gift. It was the gift of music, and he would soon share it with the world.

Read the inspiring story of a true musical genius—from his childhood in Minneapolis to creating timeless hits like "Purple Rain" and "1999." This biography celebrates Prince's boundary-breaking artistry, his fearless self-expression, and his enduring influence on music, fashion, and culture.

Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:

  • Lady Gaga 
  • Elton John 
  • The Beatles 
  • Taylor Swift 
  • Beyoncé 
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About the Author

Nikki Shannon Smith
Nikki Shannon Smith is the author of numerous books, ranging from picture books to young adult. Her work includes the Azaleah Lane chapter book series and five titles in Capstone’s multi-author historical fiction/adventure middle-grade series, Girls Survive. Nikki also wrote A Star Like Jesse Owens, a Smithsonian historical fiction title about the 1936 Olympics. Her forthcoming titles include Beautiful Colors (Random House/Little Golden Books, 2022) and additional board books in the Brown Baby Parade series. She is passionate about the authentic representation of all children and writes stories depicting the history and struggles of Black people as well as “Black joy.” She lives in Davis, California. More by Nikki Shannon Smith
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About the Author

Don Tate
Nikki Shannon Smith is the author of numerous books, ranging from picture books to young adult. Her work includes the Azaleah Lane chapter book series and five titles in Capstone’s multi-author historical fiction/adventure middle-grade series, Girls Survive. Nikki also wrote A Star Like Jesse Owens, a Smithsonian historical fiction title about the 1936 Olympics. Her forthcoming titles include Beautiful Colors (Random House/Little Golden Books, 2022) and additional board books in the Brown Baby Parade series. She is passionate about the authentic representation of all children and writes stories depicting the history and struggles of Black people as well as “Black joy.” She lives in Davis, California. More by Don Tate
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