When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of a Century
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Sunday, November 8, 2009 - 18:00
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When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of a Century
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Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Illus. by Brian Selznick. Published by Scholastic.
Winner Blurb:
A gloriously designed and thoughtfully researched book, "When Marian Sang," encapsulates the life of famed African-American contralto Marian Anderson. Ryan's vibrant text melds perfectly with Selznick's sepia toned illustrations to portray Anderson's passion for singing and her perseverance in overcoming the barriers to both train and perform because of her race. A 2003 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book.
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When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of a Century
ISBN of the winning item:
0439269679
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Book
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Monday, November 9, 2009 - 09:42
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Monday, November 9, 2009 - 09:42
Winner Detail Change ID:
218
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