Marian Anderson: A Voice Uplifted (Sterling Biographies) - Hardcover

Jones, Victoria Garrett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402758022 ISBN 13: 9781402758027

Publisher: Union Square Kids, 2008

Synopsis

Marian Anderson’s majestic voice mesmerized the nation but her courage in confronting racism was even more inspirational. She became the first African-American to record spirituals for a major recording company, and the first to appear on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House. Victoria Garrett Jones tells her remarkable story, from Philadelphia’s poorest neighborhood to the world’s finest concert stages.

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From Booklist:

Filled with archival photographs and quotes, this stirring biography of Anderson gives a concise, yet thorough introduction to the famous contralto’s life. Jones includes compelling anecdotes as she follows Anderson through her stable, loving childhood; her young adult struggles to find the funding to develop her talent; her worldwide success; and her increasingly prominent role as an inspiration for civil rights. As in other titles in the Sterling Biographies series, the open design includes fact boxes on subjects of historical and cultural relevance, numerous photographs of Anderson throughout her life, a time line, and a short glossary. There are no source notes, but the many quotes from Anderson herself point to heavy reliance on her autobiography, which is listed in the appended bibliography. A good starting point for students researching Anderson’s artistic and political achievements. Grades 6-9. --Gillian Engberg

About this edition

• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1402758022
• ISBN 13: 9781402758027
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 124