WHEN MARIAN SANG, by Pam Munoz RyanAR Level: 5.2 Points: .5
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This biography of one of America’s greatest vocalists is formatted as a "libretto," or the text of an opera. From a very young age, Marian had a golden voice—this book follows her through her life, from that of a young girl singing in church, through her tumultuous experiences with bigotry and racism, to becoming the first black woman to sing in the Metropolitan Opera. This is a genuine, as well as factual tribute to an African American icon. This would be a fantastic book to use during the study of Black History, or the history of gospel music—especially valuable is the "Encore" at the end, which includes an author’s note as well as an illustrator’s note. There are also "Ovations" which the author and illustrator thank people who helped with the research and development of the book. Finally, at the very end, is a timeline containing notable dates in Marian Anderson’s life as well as a discography.
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