Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone
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With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist Nina Simone. A stunning picture-book biography of the High Priestess of Soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary look at how far we've come and how far we still need to go for social justice and equality. A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today's social and political climates.
♦ "A good introduction to Simone's life, from her early love of music to her rise to the status of legend" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ♦ "Strikingly illustrated" --Booklist, starred review ♦ "Hauntingly beautiful illustrations" --Foreword Reviews, starred review "Stirring and powerful. . . " --BookPage
♦ "A good introduction to Simone's life, from her early love of music to her rise to the status of legend" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ♦ "Strikingly illustrated" --Booklist, starred review ♦ "Hauntingly beautiful illustrations" --Foreword Reviews, starred review "Stirring and powerful. . . " --BookPage
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1580898270
ISBN13:9781580898270
Release Date:November 2017
Publisher:Charlesbridge Publishing
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.06 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.4" x 11.0"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
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