The Voice that Challenged a Nation:
Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
Author/Illustrator: Russell Freedman
Freedman, R. (2004). The voice that challenged a nation: Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights. New York: Clarion Books.
Genre: Biography
Awards: 2005 Robert F. Sibert Award, 2005 Newbery Honor Book
Summary: Marian Anderson became a famous singer despite the limitations placed on her due to race. Archival photographs act as the illustrations.
How this book relates to young children: Children will be exposed to an American hero that they may never have heard of and can discuss how she almost never was.
How I would use this book with young children: Can be used as part of a Black History month study or part of a study of American heroes.
Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream
Author: Tanya Lee Stone
Stone, T. L. (2009). Almost astronauts: 13 women who dared to dream. Somerville, Mass: Candlewick Press.
Genre: Biography
Awards: 2010 Robert F. Sibert Award, 2010 Orbis Pictus Honor
Summary: The story of the "Mercury 13" who fought their way into the spotlight while attempting to become NASA astronauts. Large photographs aid in understanding the importance of these women.
How this book relates to young children: Children enjoy any stories involving space travel and the photographs in this book will appeal to them.
How I would use this book with young children: Can be used as part of a social studies lesson on women's rights or American heroes.
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