Brown Russell Bücher

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller, this chapter book series highlights women who rose against the odds, featuring the remarkable story of Marian Anderson. When the renowned classical singer was barred from performing at a Washington, DC theater due to her race, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt stepped in, inviting her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial in front of a large audience. Anderson's career flourished as she sang globally for the UN and the US State Department, and she became a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, performing at the March on Washington. Her accolades include the first Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, inspiring countless individuals along the way. This biography by award-winning author Katheryn Russell-Brown offers readers insight into Anderson's extraordinary life and her perseverance. It features an introduction by Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations, and a list of ways readers can follow in Anderson's footsteps to make a difference. This book is an excellent choice for children eager to learn and for educators looking to incorporate inspiring women into their curriculum. Don't miss the other titles in the series, showcasing many more women who persisted, such as Coretta Scott King, Harriet Tubman, and Ruby Bridges.

A celebration of twelve Black women who were pivotal to the civil rights movement and the fight for justice and equal rights in America.You've heard the names Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King, but what about the many other women who were crucial to the civil rights movement?Told through twelve short biographies, this book celebrates just some of the many Black women--each of whom has been largely underrepresented until now--who were instrumental to the nation's fight for civil rights and the contributions they made in driving the Movement forward.An empowering, eye-opening look at how one person can impact greater change, this book is both a conversation starter and much-needed history lesson for our modern world.

"A powerful, engaging book that critiques the history of race, law, and justice by examining where race lives and breathes across the U.S. criminal-legal system"--