We Shall Overcome (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781338540376)

A celebration of the gospel anthem and Civil Rights protest song "We Shall Overcome," masterfully brought to life by Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Bryan Collier.

"We Shall Overcome" is one of the most recognizable anthems of the Civil Rights movement, widely performed at protests and rallies to promote nonviolent civil rights activism. Now, these inspirational, empowering, legendary lyrics are brought to life with the stirring, evocative, and breathtaking illustrations from multi-award-winning talent Bryan Collier. Powerfully imagined for the present moment, Collier's illustrations meld the most emblematic moments of the twentieth-century Civil Rights movement with the present day, depicting the movements, protests, and demonstrations -- big and small -- as the fight for justice continues. With illustrations full of depth, tenderness, and expression, and offering historical context while remaining powerfully relevant to the present-day, this impactful picture book is a must-have for every home, classroom, and bookshelf.

Author: Bryan Collier
ISBN-10: 1338540378
ISBN-13: 9781338540376
Publisher: Orchard Books
Language: English
Published: 12/28/2021
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.42h x 10.00w x 0.47d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514399 / We Shall Overcome


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 80
Publishers Weekly 10/25/2021
Booklist 11/01/2021 pg. 73
Shelf Awareness 01/04/2022