Displaying 1 of 1 2016 Format: Book Author: Grady, Cynthia, author. Title: Like a bird : the art of the American slave song / written by Cynthia Grady ; concept and art by Michele Wood. Publisher, Date: Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2016] Description: 40 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 x 28 cm Summary: Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and offered a rallying cry for the spirit. Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Michele Wood conveys the rich meaning behind these historic songs. Subjects: African Americans -- Music -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature. Enslaved persons -- United States -- Songs and music -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature. Other Author: Wood, Michele, illustrator. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40). LCCN: 2015043907 ISBN: 9781467785501 1467785504 Other Number: 930059071 System Availability: 3 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 3 Control Number: 606551 # Local items in: 3 # System items in: 3 Call Number: j 782.253 Grady Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1