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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Author:
Pinkney, J. Brian
CoAuthor:
Pinkney, Andrea Davis
Biographee:
King, Martin Luther, Jr.
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Class:
323.092
Age: 5-8
Language: English
Demand: Moderate
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LC: E185.97
Grade: K-3
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ISBN-13: 9780316070133
LCCN: 2012005499
Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Pub Date: 07/30/2013
Availability: Out of Stock Indefinitely
List: $18.99
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Hardcover Reinforced
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Physical Description:
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 x 32 cm.
H 12.45",
W 9.35",
D 0.6",
1.2 lbs.
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LC Series:
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Brodart Sources:
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Brodart's Diverse Titles: Black & African American (Children's)
Brodart's For Youth Interest: Popular
Brodart's Fresh Reads for Kids TIPS Selections
Brodart's Insight Catalog: Children
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Bibliographies:
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Booklist High-Demand Hot List
Children's Core Collection, 22nd ed.
Children's Core Collection, 23rd ed.
Children's Core Collection, 24th ed.
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Awards:
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Booklist Editors Choice
Booklist Starred Reviews
Horn Book Guide Titles, Rated 1 - 4
Notable Children's Books in the English Language Arts
Notable Children's Books, ALA
School Library Journal Best Books
School Library Journal Starred Reviews
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Starred Reviews:
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Booklist
School Library Journal
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TIPS Subjects:
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Political Science
African American & Black
Biography, Individual
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BISAC Subjects: |
JUVENILE NONFICTION / African American & Black
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century
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LC Subjects:
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African Americans, Civil rights, History
African Americans, Civil rights, History, 20th century, Juvenile literature
Civil rights movements, History
Civil rights movements, United States, History, 20th century, Juvenile literature
Jackson, Mahalia,, 1911-1972
Jackson, Mahalia,, 1911-1972, Juvenile literature
King, Martin Luther,, Jr.,, 1929-1968
King, Martin Luther,, Jr.,, 1929-1968, Juvenile literature
Oversize books, Specimens
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SEARS Subjects: |
African Americans, Civil rights, History
Civil rights movements, History
Jackson, Mahalia,, 1911-1972
King, Martin Luther,, Jr.,, 1929-1968
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Reading Programs: |
Accelerated Reader Level:
3.7
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Points: 0.5
Lexile Level:
650
Reading Counts Level:
2.3
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Points: 2.0
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| Annotations |
| Publisher Annotations | 05/01/2013 |
| On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and his strong voice and powerful message were joined and lifted in song by world-renowned gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. It was a moment that changed the course of history and is imprinted in minds forever. Told through Andrea Davis Pinkney's poetic prose and Brian Pinkney's evocative illustration, the stories of these two powerful voices and lives are told side-by-side -- as they would one day walk -- following the journey from their youth to a culmination at this historical event when they united as one and inspiring kids to find their own voices and speak up for what is right. |
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| Booklist | 04/01/2013 |
| Grades 2-4. Wife-and-husband team Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney match talents as they weave together the stories of two giants of the American civil rights movement. At first the stories are distinct, with alternating, dedicated spreads tracing the individuals' paths as gospel preacher and singer until they meet and combine forces at the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 and forge a collaboration that takes them through Martin's most famous speech, at the Lincoln Memorial. Andrea Davis Pinkney establishes careful rhythmic patterns to her text, mirroring the two figures' impact. On one page, Martin SPOKE the gospel. / PRAYED the gospel. / SOUGHT the gospel. / TAUGHT the gospel; and on the subsequent page, Mahalia SANG the gospel. / WORKED the gospel. / LED the gospel. / SPREAD the gospel. Brian Pinkney echoes this parallel approach, establishing a predominant color for each spread in the loose, evocative paintings and typeface for selected text, alternating the colors until the point where the two are united and the contrasting colors combine with rich, resonant vibrancy. Comprehensive back matter, including a time line, a bibliography, a discography, an author's note, and an illustrator's note, rounds out this colorful, inspirational resource. Barthelmess, Thom. 40p. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2013. |
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| School Library Journal | 07/01/2013 |
| Gr 2-4--As in Sit-In (Little, Brown, 2010), the Pinkneys present important figures and a pivotal moment during the Civil Rights Movement in a fresh and visually compelling manner. Readers are invited to follow a path and a dove throughout-both images being rich in multiple meanings. The narrative starts with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s upbringing, which trained him to speak the gospel. Rendered in cool blues and greens, the fluid watercolor and ink compositions are less about capturing a likeness than conveying the charisma and soul of this preacher. Mahalia Jackson is portrayed in warm oranges and reds. (When together, purples envelope the pair.) Readers learn that she sang the gospel, from church choirs to recordings, and performances for presidents. Overlaid with ribbons of key words and rounded lines suggesting ripples from the characters' auras, the pictures provide emotional content for the author's smart and stylized descriptions. This fascinating new lens for children on the often-depicted "Dream" speech during the March on Washington reveals how Jackson's powerful voice stilled the crowds for King's: "She rolled her brass and butter with a MIGHTY DOSE OF THUNDER." Author and artist indicate how, in the call-and-response manner so familiar to both, it was Jackson who admonished King to, "TELL THEM ABOUT YOUR DREAM, MARTIN!" Ideas and fervor build and important phrases appear in bold colors. Historical context and artistic inspirations wrap up this informative approach to the two icons and the effect of their partnership on history. Wendy Lukehart, District of Columbia Public Library. 40p. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2013. |
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| Journal Reviews |
| BookPage | 09/11/2013 |
| Ages 6-up. The latest title from acclaimed husband-and-wife collaborators Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, Martin and Mahalia: His Words, Her Song is a great way to introduce the Civil Rights era to children. This inspiring book pairs the stories of Martin Luther King Jr. (a "master minister") and gospel vocalist Mahalia Jackson (a singer with a "voice like brass and butter"), who worked side by side to break down racial barriers. He comes from a distinguished line of preachers in Atlanta. She grows up in New Orleans and sings in the church choir. Both use their gifts to deliver messages of freedom. Their partnership reaches a high point in 1963 at the March on Washington, where Mahalia sings and Martin delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech. Brian Pinkney's swirling, impressionistic watercolor illustrations add to the narrative's sense of uplift and victory. Andrea Davis Pinkney, who contributed the book's accessible text, writes in a style that's plainspoken yet poetic. Together, they've created a moving tribute to two history-making figures. Julie Hale. BookPage Children’s Corner Web Exclusive Review. BOOKPAGE, c2013. |
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| Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books | 09/01/2013 |
| R. 7-10 yrs. This picture-book tribute to the civil rights movement focuses on two voices that stirred listeners to action: the preacher's oratory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the powerful contralto of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Rather than presenting standard biographical background, author Pinkney discusses in her own rhythmic prose the effect these two voices had on their listeners: "Martin's voice had a force all its own. . . . Steady as a train pressing forward," while "Mahalia's voice was brass and butter. Strong and smooth at the same time." The two voices famously rang out in counterpoint at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, with Mahalia Jackson settling the crowd with the soulful "I've Been 'Buked" immediately before Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Brian Pinkney's watercolor illustrations are rendered in clear, springtime hues replete with optimism; phrases from speeches, songs, signage, and exhortation wind across and through stylized scenes from the movement and the March. End matter includes historical notes, a timeline, a bibliography, and a Mahalia Jackson discography. Readers seeking material to expand Shane Evans' poignant We March (BCCB 1/12) will find a worthy match here. EB. 40p. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIV. OF ILLINOIS, c2013. |
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| Horn Book Guide | 05/01/2014 |
| 3. K-3. "Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia Jackson combined their respective vocal gifts to form an unshakeable ribbon of faith." A visual representation of that faith, a series of banners with directions (e.g., "This way to freedom") create a frame for each illustration, while words from both King and singer Jackson provide context for the uplifting text. Author and illustrator notes and discography are appended. Timeline. Reading list. bc. 40pg. THE HORN BOOK, c2014. |
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| Kirkus Reviews | 06/01/2013 |
| A well-illustrated and meticulously researched story of the inextricably intertwined lives of two important African-American historical figures. From its opening poem, "You Are Here," printed on a simple watercolor map of a road, to its backmatter about the history and art behind the story, this historical account of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and spiritual contralto vocalist Mahalia Jackson delivers inspiration and information equally. Focusing on the gift that each had for gospel, Andrea Davis Pinkney emphasizes the vocal and musical talents that each gained through the church as young people. Brian Pinkney renders Martin's pages in greens and blues, Mahalia's pages in oranges and reds, and the scenes where they come together, as they did in the 1968 March on Washington, in purples and oranges, blending their respective colors to represent their unity and the merging of their talents for the sake of social justice. The visual motif of the white dove, which appears throughout, stands in contrast to the opposition and conflict their work often sparked. Maps of curved streets with directional arrows on which appear words such as "segregation" and "This way to freedom" give the visually rich pages a sense of constant motion. Sure to become an indispensable part of annual Black History Month celebrations and library nonfiction collections on important African-Americans. (Informational picture book. 6-12). 40pg. KIRKUS MEDIA LLC, c2013. |
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| Publishers Weekly | 06/17/2013 |
| Ages 6-up. The Pinkneys (Hand in Hand) return with a vibrant, upbeat tribute to two prominent civil rights figures and friends, preacher Martin Luther King Jr. and singer Mahalia Jackson. Both used their powerful voices to stir people to action: "Martin's sermons and Mahalia's spirituals told their listeners: You are here./ On the path./ Come along./ Step proud./ Stand strong./ Be brave./ Go with me." Brian Pinkney's illustrations reflect their partnership, as swirling swaths of color (greens and blues for King's pages, reds and oranges for Jackson's) meld into purple-magenta hues in spreads featuring them together. The line between illustration and narrative is satisfyingly blurred, e.g., bold colors highlight some words in the text, while the stylized watercolors incorporate words and phrases. Buoyant brushstrokes curl and circle upward, arrows curve and point. In each scene, an encircled dove flies along these looping lines, pointing the way to the book's culmination, the March on Washington. Author and illustrator notes provide additional biographical information and explain the artwork's symbolism in detail. An extensive resource list rounds out the concluding material. Agent: Rebecca Sherman, Writers House. (Aug.). 40p. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2013. |
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| ~Library Media Connection (Retired Journal) | 08/01/2013 |
| Grades 1-5. The road that leads to Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia Jackson speaking and singing at the March on Washington in 1963 is directed by a dove, included in every illustration. The Pinkneys have captured the cadence of gospel preachers and singers with insistent rhythm and color. The biographies illustrate the poetic and artistic vision of parallel lives leading to a culminating event. Enough information is included for the text to be read as a biography, with more information included in the notes. The author's note adds some factual information to help explain the text. This book could be used to explore an author's point of view in nonfiction as required by the Common Core Standards. It does have a religious tone. Bibliography. Discography. Timeline. Elizabeth Dejean, Teacher Librarian, P.S. 360, Bronx, New York. RECOMMENDED. 40pg. ABC-CLIO, INC., c2013. |
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