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Give Me Wings: How a Choir of Former Slaves Took on the World
Interest Age 11 - 14
Grade 6 - 9
Changing minds one song at a time.
The 1800s were a dangerous time to be a black girl in the United States, especially if you were born a slave. Ella Sheppard was such a girl, but her family bought their freedom and moved to Ohio where slavery was illegal; they even scraped enough money together to send Ella to school and buy her a piano. In 1871, when her school ran out of money and was on the brink of closure, Ella became a founding member of a traveling choir, the Jubilee Singers, to help raise funds for the Fisk Free Colored School, later known as Fisk University.
The Jubilee Singers traveled from Cincinnati to New York, following the Underground Railroad. With every performance they endangered their lives and those of the people helping them, but they also broke down barriers between blacks and whites, lifted spirits, and even helped influence modern American music: the Jubilees were the first to introduce spirituals outside their black communities, thrilling white audiences who were used to more sedate European songs.
Framed within Ella’s inspiring story, Give Me Wings! is narrative nonfiction at its finest, taking readers through one of history’s most tumultuous and dramatic times, touching on the Civil War, Emancipation, and the Reconstruction Era.
Grade 6 - 9
Changing minds one song at a time.
The 1800s were a dangerous time to be a black girl in the United States, especially if you were born a slave. Ella Sheppard was such a girl, but her family bought their freedom and moved to Ohio where slavery was illegal; they even scraped enough money together to send Ella to school and buy her a piano. In 1871, when her school ran out of money and was on the brink of closure, Ella became a founding member of a traveling choir, the Jubilee Singers, to help raise funds for the Fisk Free Colored School, later known as Fisk University.
The Jubilee Singers traveled from Cincinnati to New York, following the Underground Railroad. With every performance they endangered their lives and those of the people helping them, but they also broke down barriers between blacks and whites, lifted spirits, and even helped influence modern American music: the Jubilees were the first to introduce spirituals outside their black communities, thrilling white audiences who were used to more sedate European songs.
Framed within Ella’s inspiring story, Give Me Wings! is narrative nonfiction at its finest, taking readers through one of history’s most tumultuous and dramatic times, touching on the Civil War, Emancipation, and the Reconstruction Era.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2015
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May 3, 2017
Intended for a youngish audience, the author describes the creation of the Fisk Jubilee choir in the late 1800s, and describes briefly seven years of their touring history; the efforts to find members, to pay for the choir's travels, and the successes they gained in the US, then in England and later Europe. The members were accomplished singers, and introduced a wide audience to spirituals song by slaves on plantations.
There are numerous illustrations and photos in the sidebars, as well as snippets of songs; this is a beautiful book, and helps educate a young audience to some of the difficulties faced by slaves and later former slaves in the US in the mid to late 1800s.
There are numerous illustrations and photos in the sidebars, as well as snippets of songs; this is a beautiful book, and helps educate a young audience to some of the difficulties faced by slaves and later former slaves in the US in the mid to late 1800s.
July 2, 2015
I thought this book was really well done. The text was easy to read and interesting from start to finish. I was impressed by the amount of detail included, as well - sometimes authors don't have very much source material to work off of, but Ms. Lowinger luckily had access to the journals of Ella Sheppard, and did a wonderful job of blending them seamlessly into the rest of the text.
The book also included were many photographs related to the era. Some of these photos were of the Jubilee Singers themselves, or related materials such as old flyers and programs from their shows - it's always interesting to see things like this which have managed to survive the passage of time. And I liked being able to see what each of the singers really looked like, as well.
Included in the text were inset pages with related information - often-times, these are pages with biographical information on people like Mark Twain, Queen Victoria, and famous abolitionists. Also included at the ends of chapters are some of the songs that would have been sung by the Jubilee Singers, including lyrics and background information - "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", and "There's a Meeting Here Tonight" for example. [I think one thing that would have been neat to do for an audio-book edition would be to include files or links to recordings of the songs themselves, so when you reached these pages you could listen to the song as well.]
Overall I think this was a good book, and worth checking out if you've any interest in the time period, or the subjects of slavery, abolitionism, and the U.S. Civil War.
The book also included were many photographs related to the era. Some of these photos were of the Jubilee Singers themselves, or related materials such as old flyers and programs from their shows - it's always interesting to see things like this which have managed to survive the passage of time. And I liked being able to see what each of the singers really looked like, as well.
Included in the text were inset pages with related information - often-times, these are pages with biographical information on people like Mark Twain, Queen Victoria, and famous abolitionists. Also included at the ends of chapters are some of the songs that would have been sung by the Jubilee Singers, including lyrics and background information - "Swing Low Sweet Chariot", and "There's a Meeting Here Tonight" for example. [I think one thing that would have been neat to do for an audio-book edition would be to include files or links to recordings of the songs themselves, so when you reached these pages you could listen to the song as well.]
Overall I think this was a good book, and worth checking out if you've any interest in the time period, or the subjects of slavery, abolitionism, and the U.S. Civil War.
March 7, 2024
For younger readers, packed with details, artwork and artifact imagery.
April 4, 2018
Give Me Wings makes for an interesting introduction to the Jubilee Singers, and is accessible for all ages.
With a focus on Ella Sheppard, it creates a lively narrative, accompanied by a number of images and side facts, about the Jubilee Singers and how they formed. Although the focus is on Ella Sheppard, it does give a decent amount of background info on slavery and reconstruction in general, and the other members of the early years of the Jubilee Singers. The storytelling is smooth. I especially liked the inclusion of some of the lyrics of the songs they performed, along with some facts about the songs. There was something I couldn't put my finger on that seemed off, but I really just can't figure it out--I'll come back to this review if I do.
Overall I would recommend this to anyone looking for an introduction to the history of the Jubilee Singers.
With a focus on Ella Sheppard, it creates a lively narrative, accompanied by a number of images and side facts, about the Jubilee Singers and how they formed. Although the focus is on Ella Sheppard, it does give a decent amount of background info on slavery and reconstruction in general, and the other members of the early years of the Jubilee Singers. The storytelling is smooth. I especially liked the inclusion of some of the lyrics of the songs they performed, along with some facts about the songs. There was something I couldn't put my finger on that seemed off, but I really just can't figure it out--I'll come back to this review if I do.
Overall I would recommend this to anyone looking for an introduction to the history of the Jubilee Singers.
May 7, 2019
I knew absolutely nothing about the Jubilee Singers before this book and that's a shame. A very well-done account of their work.
July 9, 2019
Excellent
March 30, 2024
Good story of the Jubilee Singers! Lots of photos.
March 29, 2016
Give Me Wings: How a Choir of Former Slaves Took on the World by Kathy Lowinger is a beautiful, informative, and inspiring book for readers ages 11 to 14.
This is the story of Ella Sheppard who was born a slave. Ella's father bought her, but her mother was considered 'indispensable' by the mistress and even though she had agreed to sell her to her husband, she backed out and took her to Mississippi. Her father struggled to provide for the family. He eventually purchased another house slave who he married and she became Ella's step-mother. It was years later that they found out that he had bought Ella and his wife but had never filed their free papers so they had to leave. They ended up in Cinncinati Ohio. Her father managed to give Ella a piano and music lessons and she was extremely gifted. By this time, the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed and they were free. When her father died, she and her step-mother went back to Nashville to try and earn a living. She yearned for an education and applied to and was accepted to the Fisk Free Colored School. Ella became one of their first black teachers when they heard her playing piano and singing. She became a music teacher. Unfortunately, the school was on the verge of bankruptcy.
They came up with the idea of concerts to raise money for the school. Ella led the school choir, consisting of mostly former slaves, in performing Esther, the Beautiful Queen. Audiences were impressed but donations were scanty. People were expecting a minstrel show! They traveled all over the US performing but were still not making a substantial amount of money. One day Ella had the choir sing Steal Away and discovered that audiences were moved by the slave songs which the freed blacks wanted to leave behind in the past. They made more money at that show than any others so far. They changed their repertoire to Spirituals and found a promoter in Henry Ward Beecher. The choir's success was ensured when they went to New York. Samuel Clements (Mark Twain) became one of their promoters. Eventually, The Jubliee Singers went to England where they met and performed for the Queen of England. In Europe they earned Frisk $20,000. The school was saved. Today Fisk University lists among its graduates W.E.B DuBois, Ida B. Wells, Nikki Giovanni and the Honorable John R. Lewis.
Several stories illustrate the prejudice the Jubilee Singers had to contend with. When they were introduced by General Fisk himself he noted the singer's values before emancipation and commented that after the audience heard their voices they would agree they were vastly undervalued. He thought he was making a joke, but the singers did not think so. In England their introduction warned the audience not to expect sophisticated artistry. Often they were kicked out of hotels and slept in train stations.
This book includes side bar stories on slavery and historical background to the story. Some of the descriptions of slavery may be upsetting to early elementary readers, which is why this book is recommended to older students. A timeline is included and further reading suggestions as well as letting us know what happened to the Jubilee Singers and others in their lives. Full color as well as black and white illustrations and photographs appear on nearly every page.
I was very impressed with this book. It gives a different look to this period in history while still imparting the information about slavery, prejudice and some of the civil rights issues of the time. Definitely a book for school and public libraries.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the story of Ella Sheppard who was born a slave. Ella's father bought her, but her mother was considered 'indispensable' by the mistress and even though she had agreed to sell her to her husband, she backed out and took her to Mississippi. Her father struggled to provide for the family. He eventually purchased another house slave who he married and she became Ella's step-mother. It was years later that they found out that he had bought Ella and his wife but had never filed their free papers so they had to leave. They ended up in Cinncinati Ohio. Her father managed to give Ella a piano and music lessons and she was extremely gifted. By this time, the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed and they were free. When her father died, she and her step-mother went back to Nashville to try and earn a living. She yearned for an education and applied to and was accepted to the Fisk Free Colored School. Ella became one of their first black teachers when they heard her playing piano and singing. She became a music teacher. Unfortunately, the school was on the verge of bankruptcy.
They came up with the idea of concerts to raise money for the school. Ella led the school choir, consisting of mostly former slaves, in performing Esther, the Beautiful Queen. Audiences were impressed but donations were scanty. People were expecting a minstrel show! They traveled all over the US performing but were still not making a substantial amount of money. One day Ella had the choir sing Steal Away and discovered that audiences were moved by the slave songs which the freed blacks wanted to leave behind in the past. They made more money at that show than any others so far. They changed their repertoire to Spirituals and found a promoter in Henry Ward Beecher. The choir's success was ensured when they went to New York. Samuel Clements (Mark Twain) became one of their promoters. Eventually, The Jubliee Singers went to England where they met and performed for the Queen of England. In Europe they earned Frisk $20,000. The school was saved. Today Fisk University lists among its graduates W.E.B DuBois, Ida B. Wells, Nikki Giovanni and the Honorable John R. Lewis.
Several stories illustrate the prejudice the Jubilee Singers had to contend with. When they were introduced by General Fisk himself he noted the singer's values before emancipation and commented that after the audience heard their voices they would agree they were vastly undervalued. He thought he was making a joke, but the singers did not think so. In England their introduction warned the audience not to expect sophisticated artistry. Often they were kicked out of hotels and slept in train stations.
This book includes side bar stories on slavery and historical background to the story. Some of the descriptions of slavery may be upsetting to early elementary readers, which is why this book is recommended to older students. A timeline is included and further reading suggestions as well as letting us know what happened to the Jubilee Singers and others in their lives. Full color as well as black and white illustrations and photographs appear on nearly every page.
I was very impressed with this book. It gives a different look to this period in history while still imparting the information about slavery, prejudice and some of the civil rights issues of the time. Definitely a book for school and public libraries.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 6, 2015
Give Me Wings: How a Choir of Former Slaves Took on the World by Kathy Lowinger is a beautiful, informative, and inspiring book for readers ages 11 to 14.
Lowinger presents the story of Ella Sheppard who was born a slave. Ella's father bought her freedom, but her mother was considered 'indispensable' and was not for sale. Her father struggled to provide for the family but managed to give Ella a piano and music lessons. She yearned for an education and applied to and was accepted to the Fisk Free Colored School.
The school was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Then came the idea of concerts to raise money. Ella led the school choir, consisting of mostly former slaves, in performing Esther, the Beautiful Queen. Audiences were not impressed and donations were scanty. People expected a minstrel show!
One day Ella had the choir sing Steal Away and discovered that audiences were moved by the slave songs which the freed blacks wanted to leave behind in the past.
Changing their repertoire to Spirituals and finding a promoter in Henry Ward Beecher the choir's success as The Jubliee Singers took them to meet the Queen of England and earned Frisk $20,000. The school was saved. Today Fisk University lists among its graduates W.E.B DuBois, Ida B. Wells, Nikki Giovanni and the Honorable John R. Lewis.
Moving stories illustrate the prejudice the Jubilee Singers had to contend with. When they were introduced by General Fisk himself he noted the singer's values before emancipation and commented that after the audience heard their voices they would agree they were vastly undervalued. In England their introduction warned the audience not to expect sophisticated artistry. After the concert a lady from the audience told Ella that if that wasn't artistry, she didn't know what was.
This book includes side bar stories on slavery and historical background to the story. I suggest that the descriptions of slavery may be upsetting to early elementary readers. At any age, it is upsetting to read about! A timeline is included and further reading suggestions. We learned what happens in the people's later lives. Full color illustrations appear on nearly every page.
I was very impressed with this beautiful book.
I received a free ebook from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
Lowinger presents the story of Ella Sheppard who was born a slave. Ella's father bought her freedom, but her mother was considered 'indispensable' and was not for sale. Her father struggled to provide for the family but managed to give Ella a piano and music lessons. She yearned for an education and applied to and was accepted to the Fisk Free Colored School.
The school was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Then came the idea of concerts to raise money. Ella led the school choir, consisting of mostly former slaves, in performing Esther, the Beautiful Queen. Audiences were not impressed and donations were scanty. People expected a minstrel show!
One day Ella had the choir sing Steal Away and discovered that audiences were moved by the slave songs which the freed blacks wanted to leave behind in the past.
Changing their repertoire to Spirituals and finding a promoter in Henry Ward Beecher the choir's success as The Jubliee Singers took them to meet the Queen of England and earned Frisk $20,000. The school was saved. Today Fisk University lists among its graduates W.E.B DuBois, Ida B. Wells, Nikki Giovanni and the Honorable John R. Lewis.
Moving stories illustrate the prejudice the Jubilee Singers had to contend with. When they were introduced by General Fisk himself he noted the singer's values before emancipation and commented that after the audience heard their voices they would agree they were vastly undervalued. In England their introduction warned the audience not to expect sophisticated artistry. After the concert a lady from the audience told Ella that if that wasn't artistry, she didn't know what was.
This book includes side bar stories on slavery and historical background to the story. I suggest that the descriptions of slavery may be upsetting to early elementary readers. At any age, it is upsetting to read about! A timeline is included and further reading suggestions. We learned what happens in the people's later lives. Full color illustrations appear on nearly every page.
I was very impressed with this beautiful book.
I received a free ebook from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
February 27, 2016
First reviewed on Literaritea
The Warm-Up: A well written, well researched account of the Jubilee Singers using the experience of Ella Sheppard as the focal point. The Jubilee Singers were the former slaves who were the first students at Fisk University.
The Melody: Lowinger gives a fairly thorough account of Sheppard’s life as a whole. The main thrust of the book, though, is the rise and success of the Jubilee Singers. Lowinger doesn’t mince words about the racism and prejudice these brave young people faced, nor does she hide the brutality towards and injustice of the slaves in the U.S. prior to, during, and after the Civil War. The South wasn’t the only bastion of hate and bigotry, and the Civil War didn’t immediately solve all the problems. Lowinger also offers information on various Jubilee Singers and those that helped the Singers. A biography of Ella Sheppard, yes, but this is also a terrific social history of the U.S. during the mid-1800s that is more than a slave narrative, a cry for abolitionist causes, or an account of the differences between the South or the North.
The Applause: Well done, Ms. Lowinger! More emotional connection with Shepherd and her fellow singers might have been too much for middle school and high school readers, but she offers sophisticated writing, well researched information, lyric to old spirituals, and plenty of maps, photographs, and other memorabilia reproductions to interest any reader age 10 and up. Lowinger also alludes to the Christian faith of Shepherd and some of the others without making this a main focus. Those who don’t share Shepherd’s faith will not be offended, but those of us who do very much appreciate this aspect!
Note for concerned parents: there is some heavy content in this book, as is fitting with the subject material. One historical image (not a photograph) shows a mob beating a black man to death. Scenes like this, references at the beginning to male masters taking their female slaves to bed, and the like make this a book better suited for upper middle grades and up if you are dealing with sensitive young readers.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes.
The Warm-Up: A well written, well researched account of the Jubilee Singers using the experience of Ella Sheppard as the focal point. The Jubilee Singers were the former slaves who were the first students at Fisk University.
The Melody: Lowinger gives a fairly thorough account of Sheppard’s life as a whole. The main thrust of the book, though, is the rise and success of the Jubilee Singers. Lowinger doesn’t mince words about the racism and prejudice these brave young people faced, nor does she hide the brutality towards and injustice of the slaves in the U.S. prior to, during, and after the Civil War. The South wasn’t the only bastion of hate and bigotry, and the Civil War didn’t immediately solve all the problems. Lowinger also offers information on various Jubilee Singers and those that helped the Singers. A biography of Ella Sheppard, yes, but this is also a terrific social history of the U.S. during the mid-1800s that is more than a slave narrative, a cry for abolitionist causes, or an account of the differences between the South or the North.
The Applause: Well done, Ms. Lowinger! More emotional connection with Shepherd and her fellow singers might have been too much for middle school and high school readers, but she offers sophisticated writing, well researched information, lyric to old spirituals, and plenty of maps, photographs, and other memorabilia reproductions to interest any reader age 10 and up. Lowinger also alludes to the Christian faith of Shepherd and some of the others without making this a main focus. Those who don’t share Shepherd’s faith will not be offended, but those of us who do very much appreciate this aspect!
Note for concerned parents: there is some heavy content in this book, as is fitting with the subject material. One historical image (not a photograph) shows a mob beating a black man to death. Scenes like this, references at the beginning to male masters taking their female slaves to bed, and the like make this a book better suited for upper middle grades and up if you are dealing with sensitive young readers.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes.
October 26, 2015
Focusing mostly on Ella Sheppard, the choir director of the Jubilee Singers, this book is enthralling and inspiring on every count. Born a slave in Tennessee, Ella was fortunate enough that her father bought her freedom and nurtured her musical aspirations while also encouraging her desire for an education. Although the family experienced many tragedies and financial challenges, Ella was determined to Fisk University. The school's treasurer George Leonard White was hard-pressed to keep the school running. The buildings were run down, and the food rations were so scanty as to put the teachers and students on starvation rations. In a desperate attempt to raise funds for the school, he came up with the idea for a choir that would travel around the country. Ella was pivotal to those plans. Readers' hearts will break as they read the descriptions of how poorly the Jubes were treated as they traveled from town to town, often forced to sleep in train stations due to segregation and prejudicial attitudes. As they barely make enough to keep moving on, readers will wonder how this story can have a happy ending. But it does, thanks to their decision to sing spirituals, the intervention of an influential minister, and their subsequent successful trip abroad where they even sang for the queen of England. As I read this account, I felt as though I was right there with these men and women who had once been among the poorest of the poor and were now enchanting the world with their voices. The author provides plenty of historical context, including information about minstrel shows, as well as photographs and illustrations that capture the time period perfectly. One can only wonder at the high price paid by these men and women in their unrelenting efforts to save their school.
December 27, 2015
Imagine being born a slave, being told to spy on your own mother, living with the knowledge that you could be sold away at any time. We can't, because we are fortunate enough to have been born in a time and place of freedom. But Ella Sheppard was born in 1851, in the state of Tennessee, and she was asked by her mistress to report anything suspicious her mother said or did. Now, imagine going from that start in life to leading a choir that sang for Queen Victoria herself. A true rags to riches story, right?
Give Me Wings is not just Ella's story, although she features in it prominently. Using her as a central figure, the story traces the Civil War, Emancipation, and Reconstruction. In the aftermath of the war, schools for blacks (as they were often referred to at that time), either former slaves or others, were established across the South by the American Missionary Association. Fisk Free Colored School in Nashville was one of the schools. But financial woes plagued the school and in an effort to raise funds, it was decided to form a singing group to give concerts. The result was the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The details of their rocky beginning and the road that eventually took them to London and a European tour are covered in a narrative supported with primary sources such as photos, maps, song lyrics, and paintings. The story also draws in other prominent figures of the period, including: Mark Twain, Lyman Beecher, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass.
Altogether a well-told and informative look at a piece of American and Tennessee history that deserves our attention. This would be an excellent addition to any school library or history classroom collection.
I received a review copy from the publisher.
Give Me Wings is not just Ella's story, although she features in it prominently. Using her as a central figure, the story traces the Civil War, Emancipation, and Reconstruction. In the aftermath of the war, schools for blacks (as they were often referred to at that time), either former slaves or others, were established across the South by the American Missionary Association. Fisk Free Colored School in Nashville was one of the schools. But financial woes plagued the school and in an effort to raise funds, it was decided to form a singing group to give concerts. The result was the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The details of their rocky beginning and the road that eventually took them to London and a European tour are covered in a narrative supported with primary sources such as photos, maps, song lyrics, and paintings. The story also draws in other prominent figures of the period, including: Mark Twain, Lyman Beecher, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass.
Altogether a well-told and informative look at a piece of American and Tennessee history that deserves our attention. This would be an excellent addition to any school library or history classroom collection.
I received a review copy from the publisher.
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February 4, 2016I enjoyed this fascinating story about Ella, the Jubilees, and the time in which they lived. Combining sidebars with specific historical content and lyrics from songs performed by the Jubilees, helped the reader get a more complete feel of life in the 1850s. The book almost begs to have a CD of their performance(s) and/or music to accompany reading. There were times, however, when the extra information distracted from the story. See the explanation in the Reading Tub review.
August 24, 2015
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers is inspiring and thoughtful,and the passion Ms. Lowing writes with is evident throughout the book. With supporting photographs and a huge source listing in the back this is recommended reading if you have an interest in music, historical fiction or both! Or just a desire to read a genuinely uplifting story!
The story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers is inspiring and thoughtful,and the passion Ms. Lowing writes with is evident throughout the book. With supporting photographs and a huge source listing in the back this is recommended reading if you have an interest in music, historical fiction or both! Or just a desire to read a genuinely uplifting story!
November 13, 2015
A fascinating and engaging chronicle of the first Fisk Jubilee Singers and their role in introducing Negro spirituals to American and European audiences. The narrative focuses on the life story of choir director Ella Sheppard. The book would be stronger if it included source notes, but it is superior to Michael Cooper's treatment of the same subject matter in Slave Spirituals and the Jubilee Singers (Clarion, 2001).
January 20, 2016
Excellent presentation of the history of the little known Fisk Jubilee Singers who continue to perform today. The author does a very good job of putting their beginning and struggles into perspective of the slave trade and its impact on US history. Original members were all former slaves and Ella Sheppard plays a critical part of its success. Reading this book has reminded me of beauty of their singing. I am going to Spotify to listen to some of their music right now.
August 15, 2015
I love the idea for this book, and the cover/subtitle is lovely. The book itself felt like nonfiction from last decade -- trying to be engaging, but not quite there. And charts/boxes of info never quite connected with the text for me. I kept waiting for Steve Sheinkin to fly in and take over -- then it would have been sensational!
January 30, 2016
Oooh! So glad I made myself slow down to read this excellent piece of narrative nonfiction. Ella Sheppard's and the Fisk Jubilee Singers' stories need to be heard, and this accessible work brings them to a middle grades audience. 4.5 stars only because I wish there had been a little more separation between Ella's narrative and the larger historical context.
September 29, 2015
Not only a wonderful story of the creativity and courage of these former slaves, but also a clear, engaging rendering of the history of the times.
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January 24, 2016Informative and in the very best light, amazing what people are capable of.
January 26, 2017
I am not sure how the Jubilee singers persevered given insult after injury after injustice after another, over and over again, and all that on top of the suffering they endured as former slaves. Yet they did persevere, and miraculously they succeeded. If any book can show young readers that hard work and determination will stay the path to success, this one will and should.
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