Bound To Stay Bound Books, Inc.

Standing in the need of prayer : a modern retelling of the classic spiritual
Author: Weatherford, Carole Boston

Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers (2022)

Dewey: 782.253
Classification: Easy
Physical Description: [26] p., col. ill., 31 cm

BTSB No: 924818

ISBN: 9780593306345

Ages: 6-9

Grades: 1-4

Subjects:
African Americans -- Songs
Spirituals (Songs)
Prayer

Price: $23.78

Summary:
A picture book based on the popular spiritual with the classic lyrics reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history.

Illustrator:

Morrison, Frank

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Awards:
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, 2023

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (+) (09/01/22)
   School Library Journal (+) (10/01/22)
   Booklist (+) (09/01/22)
The Hornbook (+) (00/09/22)

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