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What Do You Do with a Voice like That?: The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
48 pp.
| Simon/Beach Lane |
September, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4814-6561-8$17.99
|
EbookISBN 978-1-4814-6562-5
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Ekua Holmes.
This large book, with its lush, vivid mixed-media illustrations, makes an artistic statement as bold as groundbreaking African American congresswoman Jordan's own giant voice. Smart page-turns--often prompted by repeating the titular question--lead readers to think about, rather than simply learn about, Jordan's life. Barton’s overriding theme is that her big ideas--of justice, equality, and freedom--inspire others and will resonate for years to come. Reading list, timeline.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2018