When Marian Sang

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Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 18:00
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When Marian Sang
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Written by Pam Munoz Ryan. Illustrated by Brian Selznick. Published by Scholastic.
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A gloriously designed and thoughtfully researched book 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.

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When Marian Sang
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Monday, January 11, 2010 - 04:49
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 10:09
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