The singer and the scientist

by Lisa Rose

Other authorsIsabel Muñoz (Illustrator.)

Paper Book, 2021

Call number

J 650 Rose

Subjects

African American singers Biography Juvenile literature

Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993

Anderson, Marian, Friends and associates 1897-1993

Contraltos United States Biography Juvenile literature

Einstein, Albert, Friends and associates 1879-1955

Publication

Minneapolis : Kar-Ben Publishing, 2021.

Description

"Singer Marian Anderson and scientist Albert Einstein become friends, connecting over similar experiences with prejudice and a shared passion for music, when Marian is turned away from a hotel that bars African Americans in mid-century America"--

User reviews

LibraryThing member LibrarianRyan

What a wonderful story. A look at a true life event of Albert Einstein and a singer name Marion. This event is little known but is a great way to learn about segregation for various people. The illustrations perfectly fit the book and it belongs on the shelf right next to all the Little People Big

World and Who Is .. etc. This book is sure to be read for years to come both in libraries in class and at home.

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LibraryThing member Briars_Reviews

The Singer and the Scientist by Lisa Rose is a beautifully illustrated true story.

I was not aware of this incredible, historical friendship but I was more than happy to learn about it! If you want to learn about an unexpected friendship that was helpful and respectful, this book is great. It also

shows some famous, public figures that you may (or may not have!) heard of.

I highly recommend this picture book. It's a great story and it's non-fiction but it doesn't feel that way. The humility, the wonderful story and the incredible illustrations make this one top favourite book.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lerner Publishing Group and Kar-Ben Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

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