A stunning picture-book biography of the High Priestess of Soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th century.
With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to Nina Simone, jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary look at how far we've come and how far we still need to go for social justice and equality. A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today's social and political climates.
♦ "A good introduction to Simone's life, from her early love of music to her rise to the status of legend" --
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
♦ "Strikingly illustrated" --
Booklist, starred review
♦ "Hauntingly beautiful illustrations" --
Foreword Reviews, starred review
"Stirring and powerful. . . " --
BookPageBinding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 11/28/2017
ISBN: 9781580898270
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.40w x 0.50d
Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2018
Booklist 10/15/2017 pg. 45
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2017 pg. 107
Foreword 10/26/2017
School Library Journal 12/01/2017
Shelf Awareness 12/08/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 197234 / Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone
Reading Level: 3.1 /
Interest Level: Lower Grade /
Point Value: 0.5