  | Book Details Title: A Voice Named Aretha |
Book DescriptionReview “An excellent introduction to an American icon.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review”This richly detailed look at the Queen of Soul is an essential biography of an American icon.” – School Library Journal, starred review”This beautifully illustrated look at the life of the world-renowned Queen of Soul is a sensational introduction for young readers to the artist’s life and body of work.” – Booklist”Hits the highlights of Franklin’s life. . . . Freeman’s illustrations . . . capture much of the body language, facial expression, and head-thrown-back joy associated with Franklin’s performance.” – BCCB”Franklin’s ongoing support of civil rights is a recurring theme.…Freeman’s clear, crisp illustrations add welcome vibrancy to the text’s straightforward narrative style.” – Publishers Weekly”Russell-Brown’s debut text has an innate musicality, mixing judicious use of onomatopoeia with often sonorous prose.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on LITTLE MELBA AND HER BIG TROMBONE”An excellent match of breezy text and dynamic illustrations tells an exhilarating story.” – Starred review, School Library Journal on LITTLE MELBA AND HER BIG TROMBONE”Staccato rhythms pepper the fluid prose.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review, on LITTLE MELBA AND HER BIG TROMBONE Read more About the Author Katheryn Russell-Brown is the author of Little Melba and Her Big Trombone, which received the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, the Eureka! Honor Award, was nominated for the NAACP Image Award, and was named a Best Book of 2014 by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature, among others. She is a professor of Law and the director of the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations at the University of Florida. Katheryn grew up in a family of music lovers, where R & B was an integral part of the sounds of daily life. She lives in Gainesville, FL. www.krbrown.netLaura Freeman received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and began her career working for various editorial clients. Freeman has illustrated more than twenty children’s books, including Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor winner Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, the Nikki & Deja series by Karen English, and Fancy Party Gowns by Deborah Blumenthal. In addition to illustrated books and other media, her art can be found enlivening dishes, textiles, greeting cards, and many other products. Originally from New York City, she now lives in Atlanta with her husband and two children. www.lfreemanart.com@laurafreemanart Read more Customers Review:One of the things I love about picture book biographies is that I usually learn right along the with the kids! Did you know Martin Luther King Jr, Nat King Cole, and many other iconic figures were regular guests at her childhood home? Or that as an adult she insisted on performing only in places where all races were welcome? A Voice Named Aretha is a beautiful tribute to this strong woman who shared her voice through her music and her convictions. | |
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