Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone Brire-Haquet AlicePevná vazba
Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone Brire-Haquet AlicePevná vazba A stunning picture-book biography of the High Priestess of Soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th…
Specifikacia Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone Brire-Haquet AlicePevná vazba
Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone Brire-Haquet AlicePevná vazba
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 Nina Simone, jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist. 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 good introduction to Simone's life, from her early love of music to her rise to the status of legend --Kirkus A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today's social and political climates.