Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me: The Life of the Legendary Artist and Activist (Adapted for Young Adults)
No. of pages 288
Published: 2021
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"Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me" tells the inspiring life story of Paul Robeson, a groundbreaking African American artist, singer, and civil rights activist. Born in 1898, Robeson rose to fame as a talented actor and vocalist, known for his powerful performances and commitment to social justice. The book explores his passion for equality, his bold activism during a time of racial oppression, and his struggles against the political forces that sought to silence him. Duberman's adaptation for young adults highlights Robeson's courage and unwavering dedication to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities, making his legacy resonate with today's readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 288 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2021 by The New Press .
Jason Reynolds is the winner of more than 25 US and international awards, including the 2018 Edgar Award and LA Times Book Prize, Newbery Award, Printz Award and two time Walter Dean Myers Award winner. A New York Times bestselling author, his books include Long Way Down, Miles Morales, Boy in the Black Suit and the Run series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny and Lu).