Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens

This book tells the story of Mahalia Jackson, a gospel singer who inspired and uplifted people during the civil rights movement with her voice. Despite facing many obstacles, she never gave up on her dream to sing. Accompanied by John Holyfield's beautiful illustrations, debut author Nina Nolan captures the incredible journey of Mahalia Jackson becoming the Queen of Gospel in this fascinating picture book biography. This nonfiction picture book is an ideal choice for homeschooling, especially for children ages 4 to 6, providing a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. It includes detailed scenes from her life, including her performance at the historic March on Washington, and offers additional resources such as a timeline and further reading section, making it perfect for Common Core.