William Grant Still: African-American Composer

by Catherine Reef

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• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931798117
• ISBN13: 9781931798112
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5

Customer Reviews

The Best Book About Still for Young Readers

This book is clear, concise and engaging. It doesn't skirt issues of race - it explores the obstacles Still faced in both the white and black communities. Highly recommended.

Of William's determination and of his many achievements

William Grant Still grew up the grandson of slaves in the segregated South: he knew he wanted to be a classical musician, but his mother wanted him to become a doctor and doubted his ability to achieve in the white-dominated classical music world. This biograhy for young readers tells of William's determination and of his many achievements, with a little over 100 pages including black and white photos throguhout.