num_pages: 32
description: A picture book based on the popular spiritual. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones struggles tragedies and triumphs of African American history.Stretching more than four hundred years this book features pivotal moments in history such as the arrival of enslaved people in Jamestown Virginia in 1619; Nat Turner's rebellion; the integration of the US military; the Selma to Montgomery marches; and peaceful present-day protests. It also celebrates the feats of African American musicians and athletes such as Duke Ellington and Florence Griffith Joyner.The end of the book includes descriptions of the people places and events featured along with a note from the author.
language: English
title: Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers