Change Sings
Change Sings

Change Sings

Written by Amanda Gorman & illustrated by Loren Long
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD470L
Lexile measure
Sep 21, 2021
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A lyrical picture book debut from inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long I can hear change hummingIn its loudest, proudest song.I don’t fear change coming, And so I sing along. In this stirring, much-anticipated picture book by inaugural Youth Poet Laureate and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes–big or small–in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. With lyrical text and rhythmic illustrations that build to a dazzling crescendo by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long, Change Sings is a triumphant call to action for everyone to use their abilities to make a difference.

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      Loren Long

      Loren Long grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. He pursued graduate-level studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago after graduating with a BA in Graphic Design/Art Studio from the University of Kentucky. After graduation Long worked as an illustrator for a greeting card company in Cincinnati before beginning his career as a freelance illustrator.Since then, Long has received numerous accolades for his fluid WPA painting style. He has been awarded two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators in New York, and has been frequently selected for their annual exhibition and book. His work has also appeared in many other major annual exhibitions such as American Illustration, Communication Arts, Step By Step Graphics and Print.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593203224
    Publication Date
    September 21, 2021
    Publisher
    Viking Books For Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    September 21, 2021
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lexile® Level
    AD470L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.2

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