  | Voice of hope : the Myrlie Evers-Williams story Author: Salomon, Nadia | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
The remarkable life of Myrlie Evers-Williams is honored and celebrated in this picture book biography of a lesser-known civil rights hero.
| Illustrator: | Ladd, London |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (07/01/24)
School Library Journal (+) (00/09/24)
Booklist (09/01/24)
The Hornbook (+) (00/11/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2024 This picture-book biography tells the story of Myrlie Evers-Williams, a tireless crusader for human rights, chairperson of the NAACP, Carnegie Hall concert pianist, and prayer leader at Barack Obama’s second inauguration. Some other sources reduce her contributions to a footnote, identifying her solely as the widow of the assassinated civil rights icon Medgar Evers. This account fills in details that will resonate with young readers: growing up poor, dealing with bullies, facing discrimination, and being told her dreams were impossible. Evers-Williams had her music, her mother, and her grandmother to sustain her, and after she married Evers, she dedicated herself to raising their family and supporting her husband, marching, picketing, and orchestrating sit-ins. The text concentrates on Evers-Williams’ quiet strength, whether rallying her childhood friends or persevering for 31 years to get a guilty verdict against the person who murdered her husband. The full-page illustrations effectively depict strong emotions, ranging across hope, anger, sadness, and quiet dignity. A concluding time line summarizes Evers-Williams’ many contributions and awards. This is a fitting and long-overdue tribute. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
