Sidney Poitier

This engaging biography introduces young readers to the life and legacy of Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor whose extraordinary career helped reshape Hollywood and expand the national conversation about race, dignity, and representation.

Designed for developing readers, the book includes a table of contents, a “Consider This” feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Part of the Focus Readers series, this title is written at the Navigator reading level, making it appropriate for students in grades 3–5, with an interest level for grades 4–7.