I love picture books that teach children (and adults) a true story from history. What a touching story about an act of kindness that turned into a friendship between two people that had endured discrimination. The writing flows well when read aloud and the illustrations are delightful. This is a great historical picture book to enjoy with the children in your life.

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I have never heard of Marian Anderson, but what a delightful way to learn about her, and her singing, and her friendship with Albert Einstein.

As happened to many Black singers, at the time, in the 1930s, white audiences didn't mind seeing or hearing them perform, but woe be it if they wanted a room for the night.

In this case, it was Albert Einstein who came to the rescue, as he knew about discrimination, and was more than willing to let her come to his home.

I have heard the story about how Elenor Roosevelt quite the DAR in protest when Marian Anderson couldn't sing at constitution hall, but had not heard of this earlier story. What a great little picture book, and what a great way to tell about this sorry point in history.


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