The voice that challenged a nation : Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights
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New York : Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Format
Book
ISBN
0439799341, 9780439799348
Physical Desc
114 pages : ill. ; 26 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
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Santa Maria Public Library - Children's Non-Fiction782.1092 A548On Shelf

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Published
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Language
English
ISBN
0439799341, 9780439799348
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 8.2, 3 Points

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General Note
Reprint: Originally published: New York : Clarion Books, c2004.
General Note
"First Scholastic printing, September 2005"--T.p. verso.
General Note
"This edition is only available for distribution through the school market."--P.[4] of cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-103), discography (p. 105-106), and index.
Description
This insightful account of the great African American vocalist considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in this country. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, Russell Freedman shows readers a singer pursuing her art despite the social constraints that limited the careers of black performers in the 1920s and 1930s. Though not a crusader or a spokesperson by nature, Marian Anderson came to stand for all black artists--and for all Americans of color--when, with the help of such prominent figures as Eleanor Roosevelt, she gave her landmark 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which signaled the end of segregation in the arts. Carefully researched, expertly told, and profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs, here is a moving account of the life of a talented and determined artist who left her mark on musical and social history. Through her story, one of today's leading authors of nonfiction for young readers illuminates the social and political climate of the day and an important chapter in American history.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, R. 1. (2005). The voice that challenged a nation: Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights . Scholastic Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, Russell. 1929-2018. 2005. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights. Scholastic Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, Russell. 1929-2018. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights Scholastic Inc, 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Freedman, Russell. 1929-2018. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights Scholastic Inc., 2005.

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