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VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice – An Inspiring Biography for Children (Ages 8-12) About the Gospel Music Queen and Civil Rights Trailblazer
Get ready to sing for justice with Mahalia Jackson in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true—and amazing—stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world! Mahalia Jackson was known as the queen of gospel music. A close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, she was also a civil rights activist who sang at the March on Washington. And she traveled the world, too! Experience all the inspiring moments in Mahalia’s big life in this thrilling biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, like who invented rock and roll! Short and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and other information made to order to engage kids, whether they're already biography fans or "have to" write a report for school. Extras include a timeline, a bibliography, and a hall of fame of other musicians and civil rights activists. The VIP series features stirring adventures and fun facts about some of history's greatest trailblazers—smart, tough, persevering innovators who will excite today's kids. Featuring underappreciated historical figures and groups, with a focus on leaders in science, activism, and the arts, the nonfiction biographies in the VIP series are fun and appealing. Just looking at the cover will make kids want to learn more about these VIPs, and once they dive in they will zoom through stories that read like adventures. Each book in the VIP series allows your middle grader to experience all the fascinating moments in some very important but lesser known lives. These biographies for kids age 9-12 include: VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer; VIP: Lewis Latimer: Engineering Wizard; VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice; and VIP: Lydia Darragh : Unexpected Spy.
112 pages, Paperback
Published May 4, 2021
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June 10, 2021
I know my students are going to love the exciting life led by Mahalia Jackson and the time period she lived. She was able to have the strength to make changes in her life to make her life better.
She knew living in the south she would never have the opportunitites she would if she moved to the north so she saved her meager wages and moved with her aunt's family in Chicago. While in Chicago she met with friends who loved music and began singing in local churches. From there she was able to make her way to audiences everywhere.
She is a true hero to all children, no matter the color or gender. She proved her skin color did not dictate her abilities or dreams. She proved her gender did not stop her from becoming what she loved and sharing that love with others.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a hero!
She knew living in the south she would never have the opportunitites she would if she moved to the north so she saved her meager wages and moved with her aunt's family in Chicago. While in Chicago she met with friends who loved music and began singing in local churches. From there she was able to make her way to audiences everywhere.
She is a true hero to all children, no matter the color or gender. She proved her skin color did not dictate her abilities or dreams. She proved her gender did not stop her from becoming what she loved and sharing that love with others.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a hero!
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