Meet Mahalia Jackson, Gospel
Singer and Civil Rights Champion!
by Montrew Dunham
Illustrated by Cathy Morrison
Pub. Date:
ISBN 1-882859-38-3(hc) -39-1(pb)
Reading Level: Lexile: 880L Flesch-Kinkaid Grade Level: 5.5
Famous in US History
and African-American history as the "Queen of Gospel Music,"
young "Halie" Jackson grew up on the levees of New
Orleans. Hunting alligators for food and helping with household
chores filled Mahalia Jackson's days, but so did playing with
her brother, Peter, riding the sugar cane train, and singing
in her church choir-the youngest member at age 5!
American history
comes alive again in Volume 7 of the Young Patriots Series.
Children will follow the young Mahalia Jackson's adventures
as she pursues her dream to sing her special brand of music
called "gospel." Her determination to succeed as an
African-American woman singer in a white world will inspire
every young reader to reach for his or her dream.
Calling all Homeschoolers,
Parents and Teachers!
Sample a Chapter
and the Table of Contents of Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer
and Civil Rights Champion on our Sneak
Preview page.
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so you don't have to! Find a Comprehensive Teacher's Guide and
Webquest on our Lesson Plan
page.
Explore web and
print resources about Mahalia Jackson on our Online
and Print Resources page.
Save time answering
questions! The What
Happened Next section of Mahalia Jackson, Gospel
Singer and Civil Rights Champion gives children a brief
summary of the adult Mahalia's accomplishments.
Perfect for classroom
discussion! Fun
Facts About Mahalia Jackson points out quirky and little-known
facts about the famous singer.
Need a time line?
See When
Mahalia Jackson Lived.
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Rights Champion? Check our Review
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