When Marian Sang, written by Pam Munoz Ryan and illustrated by Brian Selznick is a beautiful picture book introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and the first African American to perform with the Metropolitan Opera. She is best known for her historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which drew an integrated crowd of 75,000 people in pre-Civil Rights America.
Click here to learn more about the author and illustrator and to view a recording of the author reading an excerpt from the book.
Citrus County Libraries have copies of the hardcover book available for checkout at J 782. 1092 RYA. A book with accompanying audio CD offering a narrated version of the book with excerpts from original recordings made by Marian Anderson is also available at J CD 782. 1092 RYA.
