Mahalia Jackson
The Young Patriots Series (Related to this series)
- Author Montrew Dunham
- Narrator Pam Ward
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 1 January 2006
- Run Time 1 hours and 55 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music.
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What to expect
“Halie” Jackson grew up in poverty on the levees of New Orleans, hunting for alligators for food along the Mississippi River with her brother, Peter. But every Sunday young Mahalia sang proudly in the church choir, the youngest member at age five. She left school after eighth grade and worked as a maid to help support her family. However, her passion for singing her special brand of music known as “gospel” never waned.
Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today’s young listeners into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage showcase situations to which every child can relate.
Critics Review
“Hook kids on history with this series.”
u201cBeware, for this glimpse into the history and life of Mahalia Jackson could hook kids on history or biography. Jacksonu2019s strength of character and unwavering focus should be an inspiration to todayu2019s readers.u201d
u201cAll 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.u201d
u201cFocusing 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.u201d
u201c[The Young Patriots series] is...an outstanding contribution to childrenu2019s literature. Patria Press has successfully reintroduced Americau2019s past with this fine series for children.u201d
u201cMahalia 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.u201d
| Author | Montrew Dunham |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Pam Ward |
| Series | The Young Patriots Series |
| Duration | 1 hours and 55 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781481539593 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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