The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2022
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*The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights* by Jenée Desmond-Harris tells the inspiring story of Marian Anderson, an iconic African American contralto. The narrative explores her remarkable journey from a talented singer facing racial discrimination to a celebrated artist who broke barriers. It highlights her historic performance at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which served as a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Through her music and courage, Anderson challenged social norms and paved the way for future generations, illustrating the power of art as a catalyst for change and equality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published in 2022 by HarperAudio .
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.