We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song
Theme song of the civil rights movement explained for children
$18.99
Description
“Traces the history of the inspiring anthem and explains how it has come to represents the right for equality and freedom around the world.
It only takes a few words to create change. It only takes a few people to believe that change is possible. And when those people sing out they can change the world. “We Shall Overcome” is one of their songs.
From the song’s roots in America’s era of slavery through to the civil rights movement of the 1960s and today “We Shall Overcome” has come to represent the fight for equality and freedom around the world.
This important book lyrically written by Debbie Levy and paired with elegant collage-style art by Vanessa Brantley-Newton pays tribute to the heroic spirit of the famous song that encompasses American history.”(publisher)
Hardcover
Ages 8-12
32 pages
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