Description
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
Details
Author: |
Alice Brière-Haquet |
Illustrator: |
Bruno Liance |
ISBN 10: |
1580898270 |
Pages: |
40 |
Publisher: |
Charlesbridge Publishing |
Publication Date: |
November 28, 2017 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
0.97lbs |
Age Group: |
Children (0 - 8) |
Grade Range: |
P-3 |
