Description
In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights movement of the time.
Pages
114
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (2004)
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2007)
Cardinal Cup (Honor — 2005)
Newbery Medal (Honor Book — 2005)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Orbis Pictus Award (Honor — 2005)
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Winner — 2005)
Flicker Tale Award (Nominee — 2006)
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (Winner — 2005)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2005)
CCBC Choices (2005)
Notable Book for a Global Society (Nonfiction: Informational Books & Biographies — 2005)
Notable Children's Book (2005)
Teacher Favorites Award (2005)
Lexile
1180L