Nina

Written by Traci N. Todd · Illustrated by Christian Robinson

A young musician's voice transforms into a powerful protest against racial inequality.

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56 pages· 2,695 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Discover the journey of Eunice, a musical prodigy from North Carolina, who becomes the legendary Nina Simone. Her voice, once sweet and rich, evolves into a thunderous force during the Civil Rights Movement, challenging racial inequality. How did her music and passion ignite a powerful legacy of defiance and hope? Explore the transformation of a child prodigy into a voice of protest, as her melodies echo the fight for justice and equality. This is the story of a woman whose music became a beacon of change, resonating with the struggles and triumphs of a movement.

From the publisher

This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother’s preaching, and in much the same way as her career. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina’s voice soon became a thunderous roar as she raised her voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination.