Sing a song : how "Lift Every Voice and Sing" inspired generations
by Lyons, Kelly Starling (Author)
Summary
Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow a family through five generations as each is inspired by the song written in 1900 to honor Abraham Lincoln. Includes author's note on the history of the song and its meaning in her family. Full description
Summary: |
Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow a family through five generations as each is inspired by the song written in 1900 to honor Abraham Lincoln. Includes author's note on the history of the song and its meaning in her family. |
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Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
ISBN: |
9780525516095 0525516093 |
Author Notes: |
Keith Mallett (keithmallett.com) also illustrated Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee and How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz . He studied art at Hunter College in New York City, and was the in-house artist for Frontline Art Publishers for fifteen years. His work was commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic breakthrough into major league baseball, has graced the cover of Chicken Soup for the African American Soul , and has been featured in many movies and TV shows. Both Franklin Mint and Lenox Collections have created collectibles of his work. He lives in La Mesa, California. |