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Newbery Honoree Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquezthe team behindSchomburg: The Man Who Built a Libraryreunite to take full measure of an iconic performer and political activist.
Paul Robeson rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic, and oratory skills. But he was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished athlete, a bright intellect, and a passionate supporter for humanitarian causes. He displayed his talents on many stages: the pulpit where he filled in for his minister father; on debate, football, baseball, basketball, and track teams; in college and law school classrooms; on the theatrical stage and the silver screen; and behind the podium. Paul Robeson became internationally renowned as a singer and actor, and as his fame grew, so did his unflinching activism against racial injustice. He used the power of his voice to speak out as Americas conscience, but when his nation was not yet willing to listen, he found a more-supportive receptionabroadin Africa, Great Britain, and the USSR. In this moving birth-to-death biography, Carole Boston Weatherfords poetic first-person narrative, interlaced with excerpts from African American spirituals, pairs with dynamic illustrations by Eric Velasquez capturing Paul Robesons commanding presence. Back matter includes a time line, source notes, and bibliography for readers inspired to learn more.
