
We Shall Overcome
Read by
Karen Chilton
Release:
12/28/2021
Runtime:
0h 17m
Unabridged
Quantity:
“This thoughtful work of art comes together with beauty and meaning.”
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2021
An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick
A celebration of the gospel anthem and Civil Rights protest song "We Shall Overcome", masterfully brought to life byCaldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Bryan Collier."We Shall Overcome" is one of the most recognizable anthems of the Civil Rights movement, widely performed at protests and rallies to promote nonviolent civil rights activism. Now, these inspirational, empowering, legendary lyrics are brought to life by multi-award winning talent Bryan Collier. Powerfully imagined for the present moment, Collier melds the most emblematic moments of the twentieth century Civil Rights movement with the present day, depicting the movements, protests, and demonstrations-big and small-as the fight for justice continues. Full of depth, tenderness, and expression, and offering historical context while remaining powerfully relevant to the present-day, this impactful audiobook is a must-have for every home and classroom.
Release:
2021-12-28
Runtime:
0h 17m
Format:
audio
Weight:
0.0 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781338781168
Publisher:
Scholastic Inc
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