"Strong Voices: Fifteen American Speeches Worth Knowing" by Tonya Bolden is a compelling collection that highlights significant speeches throughout American history. Each speech is accompanied by an insightful introduction that provides context about the speaker and the historical moment. The anthology features speeches from influential figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, showcasing their powerful rhetoric and the impact of their words. Bolden's work not only celebrates oratory excellence but also invites readers to reflect on the themes of justice, equality, and the fight for civil rights, emphasizing the enduring power of spoken expression in shaping society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 8-14 years.

This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins .

Cokie Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News and NPR. She has won countless awards and in 2008 was named a "Living Legend" by the Library of Congress. She is the author of the New York Times bestsellers We Are Our Mothers' Daughters, Founding Mothers, Ladies of Liberty, and, with her husband, the journalist Steven V. Roberts, From This Day Forward and Our Haggadah. Diane Goode is the illustrator of more than fifty beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including the Caldecott Honor Book When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant. Inspired by the handwritten letters of the Founding Mothers, she begins with their quill and sepia handwriting and spins out the line to re-create their images and the remarkable events of their lives for a new generation of young readers. Tonya Bolden has written numerous, award winning books for kids, including Tell All the Children Our Story and Wake Up Our Souls.