She Persisted: Marian Anderson

<b><b>Inspired by the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>She Persisted</i> by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Marian Anderson!</b></b><br><br>When renowned classical singer Marian Anderson wasn't allowed to sing at a theater in Washington DC because she was Black First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial at a concert attended by thousands of people. Marian went on to sing around the world on behalf of the UN and the US State Department and as a part of the Civil Rights Movement she also performed at the March on Washington. She went on to win many awards including the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award--and she inspired countless people along the way.<br><br>In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Katheryn Russell-Brown readers learn about the amazing life of Marian Anderson--and how <i>she persisted</i>.&#160;<br>&#160;<br>Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton black-and-white illustrations throughout and a list of ways that readers can follow in Marian Anderson's footsteps and make a difference!&#160;A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.<br>&#160;<br>And don&#146;t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series featuring so many more women who persisted including Coretta Scott King Harriet Tubman Ruby Bridges and more!