The inspiring true story of one woman’s determination, resilience, and legacy.
Before the Civil Rights era, Kermit B. Hill broke racial and gender barriers to become a pioneering entrepreneur and beloved community leader. From guarding wartime secrets at the Pentagon to founding the Tiny Tot Nursery School of St. Louis, Inc., her journey spanned six decades of vision and impact.
Through this creative biography, readers will experience:

Royal King and Queen Coronations and Cap and Gown Graduations
Fashion Shows and community performances that built confidence and leadership
The rarely told history of African American women in education
A family’s legacy of empowerment, creativity, and service

Blending memoir and history, author Francene Mary Diane Hill draws from 80 love letters, hundreds of photographs, War Department files, and news clippings to craft a moving portrait of her mother’s extraordinary life.
If you enjoyed Becoming, Hidden Figures, or Walk Through Fire, Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos will inspire and captivate you.