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the_lobrarian's review against another edition
- Illustrations are Liquitex acrylics; has a colored-pencil texture; sepia tones; some fantastical elements (characteristic of Selznick) like stars and halo lighting
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
I always pair this book with "The Voice that Challenged a Nation." The kids are amazed at the photos of the crowd that gathered to hear her at the Lincoln Memorial.
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book about an impressive singer I had not previously heard of. It’s remarkable how this story came to be - the illustrator had a relative who attended a performance and cared about the story. It’s amazing how many people came to hear her sing and how much our country mistreated people because of the color of their skin - even with incredible talent. I love how she intentionally paved the way for people after her to be respected.
teonnareads_'s review against another edition
4.0
I highly encourage anyone reading this book to listen to recordings of her singing to fully grasp why her voice was described as "strong and velvety and able to climb more than twenty-four notes." Marian Anderson had a bold, captivating voice. Growing up in the early 1900s she faced institutional racism that initially prevented her from getting professionally trained to sing. With the help of family, church, and professional voice coaches she was able to sing all over the world and eventually in the US.
claudiaswisher's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect blend of words and images. The illustrator sets Marian Anderson's life on the stage, and then takes us through episodes of her life, ending with her debut on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.
A little girl with a big voice who taught the world about grace and talent and courage. A little girl who followed her dreams and made other sit up and listen.
So glad this book is in libraries to inspire other little girls with big voices.
A little girl with a big voice who taught the world about grace and talent and courage. A little girl who followed her dreams and made other sit up and listen.
So glad this book is in libraries to inspire other little girls with big voices.
beecheralyson's review
5.0
Remarkable illustrations. A nice re-telling of the life of Marian Anderson and her remarkable talent.
circleofreadersdruid's review
5.0
This is a fantastic picture book biography for older readers. Ryan and Selznick did a lot of research about Marian Anderson and her heyday and it really shows. The illustrations and text are a perfect combination of beautiful art and highlights of Anderson's life. I particularly enjoyed the lines of spirituals throughout; I'll have to track down some of her recordings. The author and illustrator notes at the end are particularly good.