Standing in the Need of Prayer
A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
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Average rating4.7
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A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Ratings3
Average rating4.7
CORETTA SCOTT KING ILLUSTRATOR AWARD WINNER! A stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual from an award-winning author and critically acclaimed illustrator. 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 review This inspirational book encapsulates African American history and invites conversations at all levels. 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. 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. * The end of the book includes descriptions of the people, places, and events featured, along with a note from the author.
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Author Carole Boston Weatherford adapts the words of the classic spiritual to emphasize the many black figures of the past who have used prayer to cope with horrendous situations, including enslaved people, Nat Turner, soldiers of the American Civil War, the people of the Great Migration, the Tuskegee Airmen, black musicians, Ruby Bridges, Martin Luther King Jr., black athletes, Colin Kaepernick, and the members of the Black Lives Matter movement.
