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What others are saying
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Mahalia
Jackson, Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion
"Beware, for this glimpse into the history
and life of Mahalia Jackson could hook kids on history or
biography. Jackson's strength of character and unwavering
focus should be an inspiration to today's readers."--Helen
Hunter, Christian Library Journal.
WINNER! Iparenting
Media Award for Excellence.
For details click here:
http://iparentingmediaawards.com/winners/1/111-2-14.php
WINNER! National Parenting Center 2003 Seal of Approval
For details, click here:
http://www.tnpc.com/search/tnpcarticle2.asp?rec=4082
"All children should read as many biographies as possible.
This book portrays Mahalia as a real child growing up in
poverty in the South. It shows her strength to persevere
in her desire to sing only Gospel music. She ends up singing
for presidents and for Martin Luther King. Her story is
a model for young African-Americans. It is a small hardbound
book with large print, a perfect size for this age level.
I would recommend the purchase of this book for all elementary
libraries."-- Lynn Jones, Howard Elementary, Eugene
SD
"Focusing on the early life of gospel singer Mahalia
Jackson, the book is written in an engaging style and includes
her early experiences growing up in the South... The book
is illustrated with black and white drawings and uses a
large print format for easier reading."-- Robin
Rolfe, M.L. King, Jr. ECEC, Portland Public Schools
"Mahalia moved from poverty to fame and success, singing
for royalty, presidents and Martin Luther King Jr., but
she did it in her own time, and in her own special way.
A wonderfully inspiring story..." --Kids Bookshelf
Click here for full review: http://www.kidsbookshelf.com/reviewadv.asp
"This book takes readers from Mahalia's poor upbringing
all the way to her debut as a singer (in the church choir
at age 5) to the March on Washington beside Dr. Martin Luther
King, to her successful singing career that landed her the
title, Queen of Gospel. Her story will thrill and amaze,
as she follows her ambition to prove that any dream is reachable!"--Bonnie
Bruno, Wonderkorner
Click here for full review:
http://www.peak.org/~bonwritr/BOOK_mahaliajackson.htm
"On Patria Press' website, teachers can download lesson
plans and other interesting and helpful ideas for the classroom.
This series is a must have to teach children about America's
heritage."--Wee Ones Magazine
Click here for full review:
http://www.weeonesmag.com/weeteach/teach_page0009.htm
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