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Let It Shine: Three Favorite Spirituals
Ashley Bryan’s electrifying illustrations for three well-known African American spirituals, “Let It Shine,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” were constructed from cut paper, which he used to compose vibrant tableaus. Bryan uses both concrete and abstract imagery to convey visual ideas for lines in the songs, creating art that references rural and urban landscapes and elements of nature, as well as expressing ideas about freedom and spiritual beliefs. Warm, vivid colors and an abundance of round or fluid lines suggest a sense of embrace in this singular volume. An author’s note provides background information on the importance of spirituals in African American life. ©2007 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Ashley Bryan
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 5 and older
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
African Americans
Art and Artists
Christian People
Faith, Spirituality and Religion
Music and Musicians
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Christian
Publisher:
Atheneum
Publish Year: 2007
Pages: 40
ISBN: 0689847327
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 782 Bryan