When Marian Sang |
Publication Information
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Author: Ryan, Pam Munoz |
Illustrator: Selznick, Brian |
Title: When Marian Sang |
Date: 2002 |
Publisher: Scholastic |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 0-439-26967-9 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
biography and autobiography, nonfiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
language arts - reading| social studies
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Summary: |
This book is an introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, depicting her music, her inspiration, and her struggles as a singer against segregation . |
Teaching Ideas: |
Learners may want to compare and contrast other stories involving discrimination and predjudice, e.g. like Rosa Parks. This story would be a great way to open the discussion for goal-setting, following your dreams, realizing your potential. Teachers could pair this book with Miss Ida's Porch for a perspective of Marian Anderson by the African American community. If the library has recordings of Marian Anderson, students might enjoy listening to her voice. |
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