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missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
Very beautiful artwork and I love the way this moves through generations. I think some of it would resonate more if I had more personal connection to the song, but that's fine.
sunflowerjess's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by tracing its use through 5 generations of a family.
cahamsher's review against another edition
5.0
Genre: Historical Fiction
Grade: K-4
I love the message and themes of this book. It was well written and so creative to follow the song throughout a family's history and through different significant historic events. The author's message at the end of the book really speaks to what she was able to accomplish by creating a book that shows how the anthem has given people the strength that people need in the middle of discrimination and challenges. I also love how it continues to show how the song can still be a source of strength today.
Grade: K-4
I love the message and themes of this book. It was well written and so creative to follow the song throughout a family's history and through different significant historic events. The author's message at the end of the book really speaks to what she was able to accomplish by creating a book that shows how the anthem has given people the strength that people need in the middle of discrimination and challenges. I also love how it continues to show how the song can still be a source of strength today.
abigailbat's review against another edition
A beautiful book about the power of a song, often referred to as the Black national anthem, this book is also about the power of tradition and how culture gets passed down from generation to generation. Rich paintings illustrate generations of an African American family singing the song, passing down their traditions, and finding different occasions (graduations, family reunions, etc.) to give this song more layers of meaning. Perfect for discussing the power of the arts, oral traditions, American traditions, and/or African American history.
k_b00kish's review against another edition
5.0
Longer picture book sharing the history of the creation of the Negro national anthem song 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'
verity__'s review against another edition
Stunning illustrations, with a story like a carefully assembled tapestry that tells a long story in a series of short and powerful vignettes. Story ends at the present day at the dedication of the NMAAHC.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Love how it traces experience though the generations.
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