Genres
Publication
Scholastic Press (2002), Edition: 1st, 40 pages
Description
An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — 2005)
Commonwealth Club of California Book Awards (Silver Medal — Juvenile — 2002)
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2005)
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2006)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2004)
Red Clover Book Award (Nominee — 2004)
Cardinal Cup (Noteworthy — 2003)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2004-2005)
Orbis Pictus Award (Winner — 2003)
Mitten Award (Honor — 2002)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2004)
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (Honor Book — 2003)
Norman A. Sugarman Children’s Biography Award (Winner — 2004)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Children's Book Award — 2005)
CCBC Choices (2003)
Notable Children's Book (2003)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2002
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 12.3 inches
ISBN
0439269679 / 9780439269674
DDC/MDS
| 782.1092 |
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