As World War II comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina's voice soon became a thunderous roar as she raised her voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination.įallout by Steve Sheinkin New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build-and Steal-the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, taking readers on a terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured destruction. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother's preaching, and in much the same way as her career. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. Todd Christian Robinson (Illustrator) This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Woodson Award (Race, Ethnicity, & Culture) Sibert Informational Book Medal (Nonfiction) Coretta Scott King Award (Race, Ethnicity, & Culture).Tomás Rivera Book Award (Race, Ethnicity, & Culture). ![]()
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