Bibliograph

Mahalia Jackson, walking with kings and queens, by Nina Nolan ; illustrated by John Holyfield

Type

Label

Mahalia Jackson, walking with kings and queens, by Nina Nolan ; illustrated by John Holyfield

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mahalia Jackson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

867024651

Responsibility statement

by Nina Nolan ; illustrated by John Holyfield

Sub title

walking with kings and queens

Summary

A picture-book introduction to the gospel singer's life and career. People might say little Mahalia Jackson was born with nothing, but she had something all right. A voice that was bigger than she was. Even as a young girl, Mahalia Jackson loved gospel music. Life was difficult for Mahalia growing up, but singing gospel always lifted her spirits. She soon realized that her powerful voice stirred everyone around her, and she wanted to share that with the world. Although she was met with hardships along the way, Mahalia never gave up on her dreams. Mahalia's extraordinary journey eventually took her to the historic March on Washington, where she sang to thousands and inspired them to find their own voices. Accompanied by John Holyfield's beautiful illustrations, Nina Nolan's narrative wonderfully captures the amazing story of how Mahalia Jackson became the Queen of Gospel.

Target audience

primary

Classification