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A change is gonna come / words and music by Sam Cooke ; art by Nikkolas Smith.

Cooke, Sam, (author.). Smith, Nikkolas, 1985- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"The immortal lyrics of Sam Cooke's inspiring civil rights anthem are among the most powerful in music history. Written as an ode to the struggles and joy of Black Americans living under the oppression of Jim Crow, "A Change Is Gonna Come" became a rallying cry for justice and equality when it was shared in 1964. Now, more than sixty years later, the fight for freedom continues, and these sweeping lyrics remain as important and soul stirring as ever. Alongside Sam Cooke's inspiring words, Nikkolas Smith's breathtaking art guides young readers through pivotal moments in American history. The award-winning illustrator of The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, powerfully references civil rights milestones and Black freedom fighters, empowering all of us to continue the mission of change." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1499816154
  • ISBN: 9781499816150
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : illustrations ; 27 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Little Bee Books, [2025].

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Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8. Little Bee Books.

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Civil rights movements > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Songs, English > United States > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Song texts.
Picture books.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Warren County Memorial Library System.

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