Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos

<p><strong>GET IT. An accessible valuable addition to the histories of Black businesswomen in America... an engaging book that often reads like a novel. - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Discover the untold story of a trailblazer who built a kingdom for Black children in the heart of mid-century America.</strong></p><p></p><p>Born in the segregated South <strong>Kermit B. Hill</strong> defied every barrier of race and gender to become a pioneering entrepreneur and education innovator. Her journey took her from the high-stakes world of guarding wartime secrets at the <strong>Pentagon</strong> to the founding of the <strong>Tiny Tot Nursery School of St. Louis Inc.</strong>-a culturally affirming early childhood program created decades before representation entered the national conversation.</p><p></p><p>In this novelistic and meticulously researched creative biography her daughter <strong>Francene Mary Diane Hill</strong> breathes life into a massive family archive of over 80 intimate love letters rare photographs and preserved news clippings.</p><p></p><p><strong>Inside this compelling narrative you will discover:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>A Hidden Figure of History:</strong> How one woman balanced ambition motherhood and marriage while navigating the Great Migration and the Civil Rights movement.</li><li><strong>The Royal Legacy:</strong> The story behind the iconic King and Queen Coronations that instilled unshakable confidence in generations of African American preschoolers.</li><li><strong>A Masterclass in Entrepreneurship:</strong> How Kermit transitioned from a government career to building a staple of Black life in St. Louis that lasted for decades.</li></ul><p></p><p>More than a biography <em>Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos</em> is a vibrant historical tapestry. It is a story of resilience and the quiet enduring power of women who shaped the future of their communities from the ground up.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for readers of <em>Hidden Figures</em> <em>The Warmth of Other Suns</em> or Sheila Johnson's <em>Walk Through Fire</em>.</strong> <strong>Some legacies are too powerful to remain hidden. Discover the life and lasting impact of Kermit B. Hill today.</strong></p>