The Voice that Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights

Freedman gracefully narrates the story of Anderson's life and career.  Appropriately, it is her remarkable voice that the author emphasizes in this handsomely and spaciously designed book about an artist who preferred to focus on her career, but was forced to confront her nation's racism.

"With profound respect for his subject and his reader's intelligence, Freedman has elegantly constructed a compelling narrative enhanced by exemplary documentation and powerful, well-chosen photographs.  This book exemplifies the highest standards of informational books for children," said Committee Chair Kathleen Isaacs.