9780593403785
She Persisted: Marian Anderson
When renowned classical singer Marian Anderson wasn't allowed to sing at a theater in Washington, DC, because she was Black, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial, at a concert attended by thousands of people. Marian went on to sing around the world on behalf of the UN and the US State Department, and as a part of the Civil Rights Movement, she also performed at the March on Washington. She went on to win many awards, including the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award—and she inspired countless people along the way. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Katheryn Russell-Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Marian Anderson—and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!
  • Publisher: Philomel Books
  • Publication date: 07/06/2022
  • ISBN: 9780593403785
  • Page extent: 80
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 194 mm x 135 mm
  • Age: 6-9
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