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Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

Carole Boston Weatherford
4.45/5 (889 ratings)
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A picture book based on the popular spiritual. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history.

Stretching more than four hundred years, this book features pivotal moments in history, such as the arrival of enslaved people in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619; Nat Turner's rebellion; the integration of the US military; the Selma to Montgomery marches; and peaceful present-day protests. It also celebrates the feats of African American musicians and athletes, such as Duke Ellington and Florence Griffith Joyner.

The end of the book includes descriptions of the people, places, and events featured, along with a note from the author.
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ISBN10:
0593306341
ISBN13:
9780593306345
kindle Asin:
B09RPJZPDJ

Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

Carole Boston Weatherford
4.45/5 (889 ratings)
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A picture book based on the popular spiritual. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history.

Stretching more than four hundred years, this book features pivotal moments in history, such as the arrival of enslaved people in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619; Nat Turner's rebellion; the integration of the US military; the Selma to Montgomery marches; and peaceful present-day protests. It also celebrates the feats of African American musicians and athletes, such as Duke Ellington and Florence Griffith Joyner.

The end of the book includes descriptions of the people, places, and events featured, along with a note from the author.
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0593306341
ISBN13:
9780593306345
kindle Asin:
B09RPJZPDJ

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