Book Detail
When Marian Sang |
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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: |
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| ABE/ABLE: Yes | ESOL: |
| Family: Yes | Young Adult: Yes |
| Picture: Yes | |
General Information: |
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| Book Type(s): biography and autobiography, nonfiction | |
HSE Descriptor(s): language arts - reading| social studies |
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Summary: |
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| 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: |
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| 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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