Friday, December 27, 2019

Sing a Song by Kelly Starling Lyons - ADVISABLE

Sing a Song : How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Inspired Generations by Kelly Starling Lyons illustrated by Keith Mallett PICTURE BOOK Nancy Paulsen Books Penguin, 2019. $18. 9780525516095

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

The story of the Black National Anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" told in the effect it had on one particular family, from 1900 to the present day. 

I loved so many things about this book. Keith Mallett's beautiful illustrations, the end papers with the song lyrics (all the verses) the author's note - - but most of all I so loved the family connections - the love of the song passed from parent to child, sung at family reunions and holding a special place in their hearts. I quickly found a recording and listened while I re-read. Definitely buying for my collection.

Lisa Librarian

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