By and by : Charles Albert Tindley, the father of gospel music
by Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- (Author)
Summary
Picture book biography told in rhyming verse. Charles Tindley was born free, though his childhood was far from easy. He had no chance to go to school, but the spirituals he heard as he worked in the fields made him long to know how to read the Gospel. Late at night, he taught himself to read from sc... Full description
Summary: |
Picture book biography told in rhyming verse. Charles Tindley was born free, though his childhood was far from easy. He had no chance to go to school, but the spirituals he heard as he worked in the fields made him long to know how to read the Gospel. Late at night, he taught himself to read from scraps of newspapers. From those small scraps, Charles raised himself to become a founding father of American gospel music whose hymn was the basis for the civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome." |
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Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9781534426368 1534426361 |
Author Notes: |
Bryan Collier is a beloved illustrator known for his unique style combining watercolor and detailed collage. He is a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient for Trombone Shorty , Dave the Potter , Martin's Big Words , and Rosa . His books have won many other awards as well, including six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. His recent books include By and By , Thurgood , The Five O'Clock Band , and Between the Lines . He lives in New York with his family. |