{"product_id":"outspoken-carole-boston-weatherford-9781536212976","title":"Outspoken: Paul Robeson, Ahead of His Time: A One-Man Show","description":"\u003cb\u003eNewbery Honoree Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez--the team behind \u003ci\u003eSchomburg: The Man Who Built a Library--\u003c\/i\u003ereunite to take full measure of an iconic performer and political activist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaul Robeson rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic, and oratory skills. But he was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished athlete, a bright intellect, and a passionate supporter for humanitarian causes. He displayed his talents on many stages: the pulpit where he filled in for his minister father; on debate, football, baseball, basketball, and track teams; in college and law school classrooms; on the theatrical stage and the silver screen; and behind the podium. Paul Robeson became internationally renowned as a singer and actor, and as his fame grew, so did his unflinching activism against racial injustice. He used the power of his voice to speak out as America's conscience, but when his nation was not yet willing to listen, he found a more-supportive reception abroad--in Africa, Great Britain, and the USSR. In this moving birth-to-death biography, Carole Boston Weatherford's poetic first-person narrative, interlaced with excerpts from African American spirituals, pairs with dynamic illustrations by Eric Velasquez capturing Paul Robeson's commanding presence. Back matter includes a time line, source notes, and bibliography for readers inspired to learn more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carole Boston Weatherford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1536212970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781536212976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.00h x 10.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2024 pg. 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2024 pg. 162","brand":"Carole Boston Weatherford","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44365092356351,"sku":"9781536212976","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ca354048-15bd-432a-8abd-189614966edd.jpg?v=1697056570","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/outspoken-carole-boston-weatherford-9781536212976","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}