Strange Fruit
Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
by Gary Golio
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Pub Date Feb 01 2017 | Archive Date Mar 01 2017
Lerner Publishing Group | Millbrook Press ™
Description
The audience was completely silent the first time Billie Holiday performed a song called "Strange Fruit." In the 1930s, Billie was known as a performer of jazz and blues music, but this song wasn't either of those things. It was a song about injustice, and it would change her life forever.
Discover how two outsiders—Billie Holiday, a young black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants—combined their talents to create a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the Civil Rights movement.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781467751230 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
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It's not often that a children's nonfiction book brings tears to my eyes, but Strange Fruit certainly had that effect. Even though I was familiar with the song and its story, the beautifully artistic presentation of Ms Holiday elicits a strong emotional response.
The book masterfully tells the story of Ms Holiday in such a way that the reader understands she had a difficult life, but without going into painful specifics.
The significance of Strange Fruit's lyrics can be seen in the faces of stunned audience members at Ms Holiday's shows.
Highly recommended reading.
Myra Z, Educator
This is an account of how the artistry of jazz singer Bullie Holiday and a protest song by social activist and songwriter Abel Meeropol came together to produce great art--art that moved people and called attention to lynching and racial discrimination. This is a powerful interpretation of how the song "Strange Fruit" and the brilliant vocals of Billie Holiday made a lasting impact on audiences. The expressive illustrations further expand and emphasize the book's message. Back matter give even more information.
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