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Bibliographic Information (APA): Author last name, First initial. (Year published). Title in italics. Illus. Illustrator First Name Last Name. City published, State published: Publisher.

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

When Marian Sang

Biographic Information: Ryan, P.M. (2002). When Marian Sang. Illus. Brian Selznick. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.

Brief Annotation: This is a beautiful story of a woman who change the world of music and inspired many others. This story is one of triumph and endurance that leads to a pivotal moment on the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial.
Genre: Biography; Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
Grade Level: 3-8
Readers who will like this: Readers who enjoy biographies of musicians and their journeys will enjoy this wonderful story.
Response/Rating (1-4): I rate this book a 4! This story is heartfelt, emotional and beautifully illustrated. This is also another great resource for teaching a lesson on history, music, social studies and art.
One question you would ask before a read aloud: What would you do if you were prevented from doing something you were passionate about? Have any of you ever been to an Opera? What does segregation mean?
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