Full name: Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens

Author: Nina Nolan Year: 2015 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Children, Picture books, Biographies, Music, Non Fiction, History Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Goodreads Amazon ISBNs: 9780060879440 0060879440

Accompanied by John Holyfield's gorgeous illustrations, debut author Nina Nolan's narrative wonderfully captures the amazing story of how Mahalia Jackson became the Queen of Gospel in this fascinating picture book biography. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Even as a young girl, Mahalia Jackson loved gospel music. Life was difficult for Mahalia growing up, but singing gospel always lifted her spirits and made her feel special. She soon realized that her powerful voice stirred everyone around her, and she wanted to share that with the world. Although she was met with hardships along the way, Mahalia never gave up on her dreams. Mahalia's extraordinary journey eventually took her to the historic March on Washington, where she sang to thousands and inspired them to find their own voices. With a timeline and further reading section, this book is perfect for Common Core. Similar books: When Marian Sang by Pam Munoz Ryan Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown Ballet for Martha by Jan Greenberg Strange Fruit by Gary Golio Mama Africa! by Kathryn Erskine Before There Was Mozart by Lesa Cline-Ransome The Legendary Miss Lena Horne by Carole Boston Weatherford Leontyne Price by Carole Boston Weatherford She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton I Dissent by Debbie Levy Rosa by Nikki Giovanni Separate Is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh She Persisted Around the World by Chelsea Clinton The Oldest Student by Rita Lorraine Hubbard The Youngest Marcher by Cynthia Levinson The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter Planting Stories by Anika Aldamuy Denise Elizabeth Leads the Way by Tanya Lee Stone The Case for Loving by Selina Alko Our Children Can Soar by Michelle Cook