Bibliograph

Nina, jazz legend and civil-rights activist Nina Simone, Alice Brière-Haquet ; illustrated by Bruno Liance

Type

Label

Nina, jazz legend and civil-rights activist Nina Simone, Alice Brière-Haquet ; illustrated by Bruno Liance

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nina

Oclc number

967920792

Responsibility statement

Alice Brière-Haquet ; illustrated by Bruno Liance

Sub title

jazz legend and civil-rights activist Nina Simone

Summary

With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to Nina Simone, jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary look at how far we've come and how far we still need to go for social justice and equality. A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today's social and political climates

Target audience

juvenile

Classification