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When Marian Sang
A picture book biography of African American singer Marian Anderson shines-literally. Pam Munoz Ryan's captivating narrative is accompanied by Brian Selznick's dramatic, sepia-toned images in which a source of light illuminates Marian on each and every two-page spread. Ryan writes about Anderson's stunning voice earning her attention from childhood, and directly addresses the discrimination that made it difficult for Anderson to get formal lessons, and impossible for her to pursue a career in the United States until she had already made a name for herself overseas. Even then, she was unable to sing in Constitution Hall, a decision that led to Eleanor Roosevelt inviting Marian to sing at the Lincoln Memorial. That concert became one of Anderson's most famous achievements, but it was far from her only one as readers of this appealing volume will discover. An author's note provides extensive additional information about Anderson. ©2002 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Brian Selznick
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 6-9
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Formats:
Biography, Autobiography and Memoir
Picture book
Subjects:
20th Century
African Americans
Biography
History (Nonfiction)
Music and Musicians
Racism
U.S. History
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Scholastic Press
Publish Year: 2002
Pages: 40
ISBN: 0439269679
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 920 Anderson