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Title:
Standing in the need of prayer : a modern retelling of the classic spiritual / written by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Frank Morrison.
By:
Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
New York : Crown Books for Young Readers,
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
Subject Term:
African Americans -- Juvenile literature.

Spirituals (Songs) -- Juvenile literature.

African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Added Author:
Morrison, Frank, 1971- ,
Summary:
The popular spiritual, Standing in the need of prayer, has been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American people and their history. The text and illustrations of this inspirational book are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593306352