The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
No. of pages 114
Published: 2011
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"The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman narrates the inspiring story of Marian Anderson, an African American singer whose remarkable talent and courage challenged racial discrimination in the United States. Despite facing significant obstacles due to her race, Anderson achieved fame through her powerful voice, ultimately performing at a historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 that drew attention to civil rights issues. Freedman details Anderson's journey, highlighting her resilience and the impact she had on the fight for equality, making her a symbol of hope and change in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 114 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Turtleback Books .
Russell Freedman has received a Newbery Medal, two Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, and countless other accolades including a National Humanities Medal. He lives in New York City.