Standing in the Need of Prayer A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

From an award-winning author and critically acclaimed artist comes a stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history. A perfect gift or timeless keepsake!★ "Gorgeous and enlightening."-Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewThis inspirational book encapsulates African American history and invites conversations at all levels. Carole Boston Weatherford's riveting text and Frank Morrison's evocative and detailed paintings are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow. Stretching more than four hundred years, this book features pivotal moments in history, such as the arrival of enslaved people in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619; Nat Turner's rebellion; the integration of the US military; the Selma to Montgomery marches; and peaceful present-day protests. It also celebrates the feats of African American musicians and athletes, such as Duke Ellington and Florence Griffith Joyner. Visually stunning and incredibly timely, this book reckons with a painful history while serving as a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere in even the most hopeless of circumstances. Its universal message of faith, strength, and resilience will resonate with readers of all ages.The end of the book includes descriptions of the people, places, and events featured, along with a note from the author.

ISBN:	9780593306352
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Imprint:	Crown Books for Young Readers
Published date:	20 Sep 2022
DEWEY:	973.0496073
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	32
Weight:	476g
Height:	318mm
Width:	236mm
Spine width:	9mm

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