Outspoken : Paul Robeson, ahead of his time: a one-man show
(Book)
Contributors
Velasquez, Eric, illustrator.
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
Status
Central - Kids Biography - NEW
JB ROBESON P
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JB ROBESON P
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
44 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 44).
Description
"Paul Robeson rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic, and oratory skills. But he was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished athlete, a bright intellect, and a passionate supporter for humanitarian causes. He displayed his talents on many stages: the pulpit where he filled in for his minister father; on debate, football, baseball, basketball, and track teams; in college and law school classrooms; on the theatrical stage and the silver screen; and behind the podium. Paul Robeson became internationally renowned as a singer and actor, and as his fame grew, so did his unflinching activism against racial injustice. He used the power of his voice to speak out as America’s conscience, but when his nation was not yet willing to listen, he found a more-supportive reception abroad—in Africa, Great Britain, and the USSR. In this moving birth-to-death biography, Carole Boston Weatherford’s poetic first-person narrative, interlaced with excerpts from African American spirituals, pairs with dynamic illustrations by Eric Velasquez capturing Paul Robeson’s commanding presence. Back matter includes a time line, source notes, and bibliography for readers inspired to learn more."--,Amazon.com.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Actors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Picture books.
Political activists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Robeson, Paul, -- 1898-1976 -- Juvenile literature.
Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Picture books.
Political activists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Robeson, Paul, -- 1898-1976 -- Juvenile literature.
Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Weatherford, C. B., & Velasquez, E. (2024). Outspoken: Paul Robeson, ahead of his time: a one-man show (First edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and Eric, Velasquez. 2024. Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-man Show. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- and Eric, Velasquez. Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-man Show Candlewick Press, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Weatherford, Carole Boston, and Eric Velasquez. Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-man Show First edition., Candlewick Press, 2024.
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