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Nolan, Nina

Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens

32 pp. | HarperCollins/Amistad | January, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-087944-0 $17.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-06-087945-7 $18.89
(2) K-3 Illustrated by John Holyfield. Nolan's straightforward biography of the "Queen of Gospel" focuses on Jackson's youth, path to stardom, and determination to remain true to herself. Jackson pursues her dream despite economic and familial obstacles (racism is addressed only in an appended timeline). Holyfield's dramatic acrylic portraiture gives the subject reverential treatment; the final spread of Jackson's performance preceding King's "I Have a Dream" speech is an apt ending.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2015

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