Biography: When Marian Sang

Book's Title: When Marian Sang

Author: Pam Munoz Ryan

Summary

The book introduces that Marian Anderson is known as well as her historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939. The last of pages shows an integrated crowd of 75,000 people in pre-Civil Rights America. "While this momentous event showcased the uniqueness of her voice, the strength of her character, and the struggles of the times in which she lived, it is only part of her story" (Ryan, M. P., 2002). I chose the book because she is important person as woman and black person. 

Typical Biographies

The book is episodic, which is life stories focusing on certain events/periods. Also, the book takes about her biographies of the past. I was surprised that Marian impressed a Metropolitan Opera performance of the tragic Madame Butterfly. She had challenge herself to become professional singer. She traveled different countries, then she came back the United States. She sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939. The illustration is brown and color of the originality.

                                                                 Madame Butterfly

https://www.goldstar.com/events/new-york-ny/madama-butterfly-2

Six Elements of Social Justice Curriculum

The book included Self-love and knowledge and respect for other. Because all people honor woman and share her experience. I want to encourage make "social change" in the over world. When the Lincoln Memorial day, students can discuss about the book in the class. Why black women still have discrimination? How to respect black women? I will bring the book in the class.