When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (804 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B001NXDT4C |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars P. Herman thank you. Lynn A. Davidson said a remarkable woman. This is one of those books that makes me realize how much is taken for granted.This is the true story, in picture book form, of a young black girl who had a voice far superior to anyone around. She became a world famous, much loved, contralto singer - but not without struggle because of her skin colour. Marian decided not to stand up for her people through public demonstrations, but to represent them through her singing. She was a remarkable woman whose story is beautifully told.The illustrations in this book are fabulous.. Singing for the Soul TheRAWKidzReview WHEN MARIAN SANG beautifully depicts the life of Marian Anderson, a wonderful singer who broke racial barriers to become one of the most world-renowned performers. The story tells of her humble upbringing in Philadelphia and the support she garnered from her family, her church, and her community. It also tells of the discrimination that Marian faced when trying to learn music and later when she attempted to perform. Yet, Marian persevered. She went to Europe where she received so much attention and acclaim that it was said the people suffer
What emerges most profoundly from their shared vision is a role model of courage.. Marian Anderson is best known for her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which drew an integrated crowd of 75,000 people in pre-Civil Rights America. While this momentous event showcased the uniqueness of her voice, the strength of her character, & the struggles of the times in which she lived, it is only part of her story. Like the operatic arias Marian would come to sing, Ryan's text is as moving as a libretto, & Selznick's pictures as exquisitely detailed & elaborately designed as a stage set
The book reaches its climax with a wordless, deep brown two-page spread from Selznick, a crowd's-eye view of Anderson singing at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, an historic concert that drew an integrated audience of over 75,000.Ryan's simple, metered text (punctuated frequently by lyrics) captures the quiet drama of Anderson's story, and kids will especially identify with the confusion and frustration of young Marian. As this skilled duo did with Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride, Pam Muñoz Ryan and Brian Selznick bring to life the story of yet another remarkable American woman, gifted black contral