The Singer and the Scientist

Written by Lisa Rose · Illustrated by Isabel Muñoz

A singer and a scientist bond over shared struggles and music in 1937 America.

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32 pages· 750L

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In 1937, renowned singer Marian Anderson faces racial discrimination when denied a hotel stay after a performance. Unexpectedly, Albert Einstein offers her refuge, revealing his own experiences with prejudice. As they connect over music, their friendship blossoms, highlighting their mutual dreams for equality. Will their bond inspire change in a divided world?

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It’s 1937, and Marian Anderson is one of the most famous singers in America. But after she gives a performance for an all-white audience, she learns that the nearby hotel is closed to African Americans. She doesn’t know where she’ll stay for the night.Until the famous scientist Albert Einstein invites her to stay at his house. Marian, who endures constant discrimination as a Black performer, learns that Albert faced prejudice as a Jew in Germany. She discovers their shared passion for music–and their shared hopes for a more just world.

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