God bless the child / words and music by Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog Jr. ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.
| Author/creator | Holiday, Billie |
| Other author | Herzog, Arthur, Jr. |
| Other author | Pinkney, Jerry. |
| Other author | Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | [New York] : HarperCollins/Amistad, ©2004. |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | The song "God Bless the Child" was first performed by legendary jazz vocalist Billie Holiday in 1939 and remains one of her enduring masterpieces. In this picture book interpretation, renowned illustrator Jerry Pinkney has created images of a family moving from the rural South to the urban North during the Great Migration that reached its peak in the 1930s. The song's message of self-reliance still speaks to us today but resonates even stronger in its historical context. This extraordinary book stands as a tribute to all those who dared so much to get their own. A free CD of Billie Holiday's timeless recording of "God Bless the Child" is included to enjoy along with the book. |
| Performer | Words and Music by Arthur Herzog, Jr. and Billie Holiday: illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile materials. |
| LCCN | 00063200 |
| ISBN | 0060287977 |
| ISBN | 0060294876 (lib. bdg.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 782.42164 H717G | ✔ Available | Place Hold |