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.

As Billy Porter notes is a powerful author's note: I created this book to remind children of their own joy. Their own love.... A kind of love that the world can't take away.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/17/2026
ISBN: 9781419745836
Pages: 40
Size: 8.50h x 10.50w x 0.38d

Review Citations: Booklist 01/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2026
School Library Journal 11/01/2025 pg. 93
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2025