Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion
Book Description
"Haley" Jackson grew up in poverty on the levees of New Orleans, hunting alligators along the Mississippi River for food and gathering driftwood for fuel with her brother Peter. But every Sunday, when her father preached at the Baptist Church, young Mahalia sang proudly in the choir-the youngest member at age 5! Lively illustrations and engaging text pull young readers into the world in which Maha... More
Book Information
Publisher | Patria Press, Inc |
Binding | Hardcover (10 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 120 |
ISBN-10 | 1882859383 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1882859382 |
Publication Date | 06/01/2003 |
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About Cathy Morrison (Illustrator) : I'm a children's book illustrator based in Colorado. Much of my work is historical fiction and I enjoy the research and character development that goes into those projects. I also have a fun and whims... more
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