VIP Mahalia Jackson, Denise Lewis Patrick
VIP Mahalia Jackson, Denise Lewis Patrick
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VIP: Mahalia Jackson
Freedom's Voice

Author: Denise Lewis Patrick

Series: VIP

Narrator: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Unabridged: 1 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/04/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Get ready to sing for justice with Mahalia Jackson in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true—and amazing—stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world! Mahalia Jackson was known as the queen of gospel music. A close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, she was also a civil rights activist who sang at the March on Washington. And she traveled the world, too! Experience all the inspiring moments in Mahalia’s big life in this thrilling biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, like who invented rock and roll! Short and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and other information made to order to engage kids, whether they're already biography fans or ""have to"" write a report for school. Extras include a timeline, a bibliography, and a hall of fame of other musicians and civil rights activists. The VIP series features stirring adventures and fun facts about some of history's greatest trailblazers—smart, tough, persevering innovators who will excite today's kids. Featuring underappreciated historical figures and groups, with a focus on leaders in science, activism, and the arts, the nonfiction biographies in the VIP series are fun and appealing. Just looking at the cover will make kids want to learn more about these VIPs, and once they dive in they will zoom through stories that read like adventures. Each book in the VIP series allows your middle grader to experience all the fascinating moments in some very important but lesser known lives. These biographies for kids age 9-12 include: VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer; VIP: Lewis Latimer: Engineering Wizard; VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice; and VIP: Lydia Darragh: Unexpected Spy.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Denise Lewis Patrick

Denise Lewis Patrick writes chapter books for several big franchises including American Girl and Ready to Read. She also writes novels for middle grade and teen readers. She lives in New Jersey.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on May 08, 2023

This is the first biography I’ve read in the VIP – Very Important People series for middle grade. Lewis Latimer was a son of escaped slaves. With limited education, he achieved great things thanks to being self-taught. He was ambitious and determined, constantly learning new things. Lewis was born in......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on December 03, 2020

Thank you to HarperCollins Publishers for the advance copy - this is my honest review. This is the first book in a new biography series targeted for children ages 8-12, although I thoroughly enjoyed it as a middle-aged individual. The series, entitled Very Important People (VIP), focuses on “great tr......more

Goodreads review by Thaddeus on June 09, 2023

History is so often written on white paper that it is nice to see the diversity that created human intellect receiving the diversity that it deserves. Lewis Latimer truly showed by example that there need not be any boundaries based on a persons color, life experiences, but rather on their abilities.......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on May 18, 2021

This book is about an inventor who helped other inventors. He was a slave so he had to work extra hard to achieve his goals. Just because it is hard to reach our goals we can't give up. I really liked this book. It was interesting and it makes me want to work hard at my goals. (review by J'Shawn, 4t......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on October 30, 2020

I received a free review copy of this book. A very quick and engaging read! I appreciated the frequent sidebar pages that explain the circumstances of the time period, and the way they were marked with different borders to set them aside from the ongoing biography.......more