Introduces young readers to the civil rights activist known as the Queen of Soul whose song “Respect” continues to give hope in a world still fighting for freedom. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
"An empowering picture book biography of Aretha Franklin and her role in civil rights, perfect for Women's History Month and Black History Month"--
A young Aretha Franklin captivates her community with the song “Respect” during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, in this striking picture book biography that will embolden today’s young readers to sing their own truth.
When Aretha Franklin sang, she didn’t just sing…she sparked a movement. As a performer and a civil rights activist, the Queen of Soul used her voice to uplift freedom fighters and the Black community during the height of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Her song “Respect” was an anthem of identity, survival, and joy. It gave hope to people trying to make change. And when Aretha sang, the world sang along.
With Hanif Abdurraqib’s poetic voice and Ashley Evans’s dynamic illustrations, Sing, Aretha, Sing! demonstrates how one brave voice can give new power to a nation, and how the legacy of Aretha Franklin lives on in a world still fighting for freedom.
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An empowering picture book biography of Aretha Franklin and her role in civil rights, perfect for Women's History Month and Black History Month.
Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic. His work has appeared in Muzzle, Vinyl, PEN American, The FADER, Pitchfork, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. He is the author of multiple books, including They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us, which was named a book of the year by Buzzfeed, Esquire, and NPR, among others; and Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest, a New York Times bestseller and Kirkus Prize nominee. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. abdurraqib.com
Ashley Evans is the illustrator of the popular picture book Welcome to the Party by Gabrielle Union. Born and raised in Queens, she now lives in Charlotte, NC with her boyfriend and their daughter.
