Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
Golio, Gary
ISBN 10: 1467751235 ISBN 13: 9781467751230
Published by Millbrook Press (Tm), 2017
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Synopsis:
Silence.
That was the response at Cafe Society the first time Billie Holiday performed a song called "Strange Fruit." In the 1930s, Billie was known as a performer of jazz and blues music, but this song wasn't either of those things. It was a song about injustice, and it would change her life forever.
Discover how two outsiders--Billie Holiday, a young black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants--combined their talents to create a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the Civil Rights movement.
About the Authors:
Gary Golio is an artist and acclaimed picture book author. His Jimi: Sounds Like a Rainbow was a New York Times bestseller. Find out more about him at www.garygolio.com.
Charlotte Riley-Webb, a professional visual artist with a career that spans more than 40 years, resides in the Atlanta area. Find her online at www.charlotterileywebb.com.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power ...
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Riley-Webb, Charlotte
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket