| Sweet Land of Liberty Contributor(s): Hopkinson, Deborah (Author), Jenkins, Leonard (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1682631249 ISBN-13: 9781682631249 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - United States - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 973.049 |
| LCCN: 2006024331 |
| Lexile Measure: 750 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 11.1" W x 9.5" (0.40 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 1930's - Geographic Orientation - District of Columbia - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Locality - Washington, D.C. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 112349 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This inspiring story of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman reminds readers that one person can truly make a difference. On Easter Sunday 1939, Marian Anderson performed at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial for a crowd of over 75,000 people. The person largely responsible for putting her there was a white man, Oscar Chapman. When Chapman learned that Marian Anderson was not allowed to sing at Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin, Chapman helped produce a landmark concert that―for at least one evening―bridged the color divide to bring a city and much of the nation together. Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson tells the inspirational story of Oscar Chapman's lifelong commitment to ending bigotry. Illustrator Leonard Jenkins's remarkable illustrations recreate a bygone era and pay tribute to remarkable real-life people and a magical moment in modern history. An author's note provides additional historical context. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hopkinson, Deborah: - Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of numerous critically acclaimed picture books, middle grade fiction, and nonfiction. She lives in Oregon with her familiy and menagerie of pets.Jenkins, Leonard: - Leonard Jenkins received his BFA from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. In addition to illustrating several children's books, he has taught art at universities and after-school programs. |