The voice that challenged a nation: Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights. By Russell Freedman. Clarion Books, 2004. ISBN: 0618159752
Summary: This insightful account of the great African American vocalist, Marian Anderson, considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in the United States. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, author 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.
Standard(s): Utah Social Studies Core Curriculum U.S. History II Standard 9: Students will understand the emergence and development of the human rights and culture in the modern era.
Suggested Age Range: 9-12
Annotation: Marian Anderson loved singing. Her life revolved around singing and she thrilled audiences the world over from the time she was young. She performed for European royalty, the White House, and millions of adoring fans, but was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall because of her skin color. Though she was not a crusader by nature, her response to this injustice threw her into the center of the civil rights movement of the time. She became an emblem for all black American artists as well as for all Americans of color. Her performance, helped along by prominent figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial broke racial barriers and hastened the end of segregation in the world of the arts. An insightful and captivating read, by award-winning author, Russell Freedman that will leave the reader energized and interested.
Summary: This insightful account of the great African American vocalist, Marian Anderson, considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in the United States. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, author 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.
Standard(s): Utah Social Studies Core Curriculum U.S. History II Standard 9: Students will understand the emergence and development of the human rights and culture in the modern era.
Suggested Age Range: 9-12
Annotation: Marian Anderson loved singing. Her life revolved around singing and she thrilled audiences the world over from the time she was young. She performed for European royalty, the White House, and millions of adoring fans, but was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall because of her skin color. Though she was not a crusader by nature, her response to this injustice threw her into the center of the civil rights movement of the time. She became an emblem for all black American artists as well as for all Americans of color. Her performance, helped along by prominent figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial broke racial barriers and hastened the end of segregation in the world of the arts. An insightful and captivating read, by award-winning author, Russell Freedman that will leave the reader energized and interested.
Subject/Themes: American Civil Rights movement, Marian Anderson, U.S. History, biography, segregation
Awards:
· ALA Best Books for Young Adults (2005)
· Newbery Honor Book (2005)
· The Robert F. Sibert Medal (2005)
Reviews:
· School Library Journal (2004)
· Booklist (2004)
· Publishers Weekly (2004)
· Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (2004)
· Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (BCCB) (2004)
Awards:
· ALA Best Books for Young Adults (2005)
· Newbery Honor Book (2005)
· The Robert F. Sibert Medal (2005)
Reviews:
· School Library Journal (2004)
· Booklist (2004)
· Publishers Weekly (2004)
· Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (2004)
· Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (BCCB) (2004)
High Interest Annotation: The dramatic and inspiring story of the life and musical career of American vocalist, and unexpected civil rights crusader, Marian Anderson.
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