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Book cover When Marian Sang: the true recital of Marian Anderson, the voice of a century
Pam Munoz Ryan (2002) , under 40 pages
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: African-American, Multicultural, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)


Unquestionably one of the world's greatest singers, Marian Anderson was not known well in her own country. Because she was African-American, she was unable to sing in some of this country’s most famous halls. But in Europe, she sang for kings, queens, and other world leaders. This book chronicles her life, from her love of singing as a child to her debut, finally, with the Metropolitan Opera. Also included are historical notes and notable dates in Marian’s life. The illustrations tell of the hope and deep feelings in Marian’s music.

Reviewed by: Jackie / Matthews Library

Comments from Readers
Taylor, age 10 from North Carolina
I love this book! Marian has a sad but interesting backround. I hope many people read this books!
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