With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, this stunning picture book biography of jazz-music Legend Nina Simone recounts her career, the trials she faced as an African-American woman, and the stand she took during the civil rights movement. -- BookPage. . . &diams
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 &diams
Strikingly illustrated -- Booklist , starred review &diams
Hauntingly beautiful illustrations -- Foreword Reviews , starred review Stirring and powerful.
A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today\'s social and political climates.
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.
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.
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 jazz-music Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone. 8 1/2 x 11.
With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, this stunning picture book biography of jazz-music Legend Nina Simone recounts her career, the trials she faced as an African-American woman, and the stand she took during the civil rights movement
