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An empowering picture book biography of Aretha Franklin and her role in civil rights, perfect for Women’s History Month and Black History Month
When Aretha Franklin sang, she didnt just make recordsshe sparked a movement. A civil rights activist known as the Queen of Soul, Aretha used her voice to uplift freedom fighters and people of color during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Her song Respect emerged as an anthem of identity and survival. It urged the Black community to hang on to joy and take back what was theirs, and whenever Aretha performed the powerful words, everyone sang along. Respect gave hope to the people who wanted to try to change the worldand continues to give hope to people today.
Hanif Abdurraqibs lyrical prose and Ashley Evanss colorful illustrations demonstrate how one brave voice can give power to a community, and how the legacy of Aretha Franklin lives on in a world still fighting for freedom.