Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney
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8 - 12
Reading age
40
Page count
29
Words per page
AD650L
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Jul 30, 2013
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They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin’s voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia’s voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time. With Martin’s sermons and Mahalia’s songs, folks were free to shout, to sing their joy. 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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316070133
    Publication Date
    July 30, 2013
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    29
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2012005499
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    1126408861
    Lexile® Level
    AD650L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    160223
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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