Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time : A One-Man Show
(Book)
Contributors
Velasquez, Eric, illustrator.
Published
Somerville : Candlewick Press, 2024.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781536212976, 1536212970
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JB ROBESON Weatherford | Available |
Jefferson Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction - New | JBIOG ROBESON | Available |
North County Branch - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JB ROBESON Weatherford | Available |
Rockaway Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | JBIOG ROBESON | Available |
South County Branch - Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography | JB ROBESON Weatherford | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Actors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographical poetry.
Biographies.
Political activists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Robeson, Paul, -- 1898-1976 -- Juvenile literature.
Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographical poetry.
Biographies.
Political activists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Robeson, Paul, -- 1898-1976 -- Juvenile literature.
Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
Somerville : Candlewick Press, 2024.
Language
English
ISBN
9781536212976, 1536212970
Notes
Description
Newbery Honoree Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez-the team behind Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library-reunite to take full measure of an iconic performer and political activist.Paul Robeson rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic, and oratory skills. But he was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished athlete, a bright intellect, and a passionate supporter for humanitarian causes. He displayed his talents on many stages: the pulpit where he filled in for his minister father; on debate, football, baseball, basketball, and track teams; in college and law school classrooms; on the theatrical stage and the silver screen; and behind the podium. Paul Robeson became internationally renowned as a singer and actor, and as his fame grew, so did his unflinching activism against racial injustice. He used the power of his voice to speak out as America's conscience, but when his nation was not yet willing to listen, he found a more-supportive reception in the USSR. In this moving birth-to-death biography, Carole Boston Weatherford's poetic first-person narrative, interlaced with excerpts from African American spirituals, pairs with dynamic illustrations by Eric Velasquez capturing Paul Robeson's commanding presence. Back matter includes a time line, source notes, and bibliography for readers inspired to learn more.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Weatherford, C. B., & Velasquez, E. (2024). Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-Man Show . Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and Eric, Velasquez. 2024. Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-Man Show. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and Eric, Velasquez. Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-Man Show Candlewick Press, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, and Eric Velasquez. Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-Man Show Candlewick Press, 2024.
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