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A biography of one of America's greatest singers and a seminal figure in the American civil rights movement uncovers the life of the first African American soloist at the Met.
A biography of African-American concert singer Marian Anderson, discussing her happy childhood in Philadelphia, her early involvement with music, her attempts to perfect her art, her European success, the discrimination she encountered in ...
The biography of the great African-American concert singer Marian Anderson traces the story of the life of the artist in south Philadelphia, her breatkthrough and acclaimed career in Europe in the 1930s, and her eventual success at home in ...
A biography of the Negro concert artist who ultimately triumphed in her struggle for recognition.
Profiles the singer who, while she performed for presidents and kings, was barred from many public establishments because she was African American.
True or False? Marian Anderson once received a standing ovation before she even sang her song. True! On January 7, 1955 Marian Anderson was the first black person to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
In this wonderful, easy text, the McKissacks show how the light of Marian Anderson grew bright and transformed her into one of the most beloved people around the world.
This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection.
Marian Anderson, a world-renowned concert singer, was the first African-American soloist to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Readers will love the story of this exceptional talent.
"How much do you know about Marian Anderson? Find out the facts you need to know about this singer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--
Marian Anderson
Profiles the singer who, while she performed for presidents and kings, was barred from many public establishments because she was African American.
"A simple biography for early readers about Marian Anderson's life"--Provided by publisher.
A biography of the opera and concert singer who, among other achievements, was the first black soloist to perform with the Metropolitan Opera Company in 1955.
Examines the life of renowned singer Marian Anderson, discussing her youth, the development of her talent and technique, and how she overcame prejudice and racism to rise to fame in the early twentieth century.
How much do you know about Marian Anderson? Find out the facts you need to know about this singer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Marian Anderson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
The story of a great singing artist who surmounted poverty and racial discrimination with courage and dignity. The book follows her, here and abroad, from her high school days to...
he Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information and honest portrayals of key African-American people and events, illuminating achievements and contributions that have shaped the history of our nation-and our world.