Bibliograph

Build a house, Rhiannon Giddens ; illustrated by Monica Mikai

Type

Label

Build a house, Rhiannon Giddens ; illustrated by Monica Mikai

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

7-10 years

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 2-5

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Build a house

Oclc number

1294283712

Responsibility statement

Rhiannon Giddens ; illustrated by Monica Mikai

Summary

"Grammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens celebrates Black history and culture in her unflinching, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated picture book debut. As an acclaimed musician, singer, songwriter, and cofounder of the traditional African American string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens has long used her art to mine America's musical past and manifest its future, passionately recovering lost voices and reconstructing a nation's musical heritage. Written as a song to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth-which was originally performed with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma-and paired here with bold illustrations by painter Monica Mikai, Build a House tells the moving story of a people who would not be moved and the music that sustained them. Steeped in sorrow and joy, resilience and resolve, turmoil and transcendence, this dramatic debut offers a proud view of history and a vital message for readers of all ages: honor your heritage, express your truth, and let your voice soar, even-or perhaps especially-when your heart is heaviest."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor

Creator