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Singer and the Scientist, The

Lisa Rose

Illustrator: Isabel Muñoz

Ages: 6+

Published: 2021

Publisher: Kar-Ben

ISBN: 978-1-5415-7609-4

Keywords: music, prejudice, segregation, hospitality

In 1937, legendary contralto Marian Anderson was denied lodging at a Whites-only hotel. Albert Einstein offered her shelter, thus beginning a long friendship. Vibrant, stylized illustrations. Author's note.