# Lift Every Voice and Change: A Sound Book: A Celebration of Black Leaders and the Words That Inspire Generations - Hardcover

by **Charnaie Gordon** (Author), **Aeron Cargill** (Illustrator)

**Powerful sound clips from twelve Black leaders amplified by bold illustrations and background facts illuminate pivotal moments of Black history in America.**

With the touch of the button, hear impactful quotes spoken by inspiring Black Americans in **primary source audio files**. Aimed at children ages 7-12, a succinct **profile of the speaker** alongside an **explanation of the significance of the quote and moment** provide the context for each audio clip. A **vibrant illustration** of the speaker completes the picture.

Through the included quotes, kids gain **an age-appropriate understanding of the strides made in the ongoing journey for equality**, from the **early days of sound recording to modern day**.

_Lift Every Voice and Change_ features the voices of:

-   Booker T. Washington
-   Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
-   John Lewis
-   Stokely Carmichael
-   James Baldwin
-   Stacey Abrams
-   Toni Morrison
-   Katherine Johnson
-   Jay-Z
-   Gladys Mae West
-   Faith Ringgold
-   Ayo Tometi

The voices chosen represent an equal number of men and women, historical and modern figures, across a variety of disciplines. Some are household names and others may very well be introduced to children for the first time! **Inspire the next generation of leading voices** by inviting them to listen to and learn from the Black leaders of yesterday and today.

**Manufacturer's note:** Please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. Sound clips range in length, but are an average of 12 seconds long.

### Author Biography

**Charnaie Gordon** is a Diversity and Inclusion Expert, author of _A Kids Book About Diversity_, blogger, podcast host, and digital creator. She also serves as a member of the National Advisory Board for Reading is Fundamental for their Race, Equity and Inclusion (REI) initiative. More than anything else, she cares about connecting people with great books they'll love. In her world, books are an absolute necessity. Charnaie is passionate about instilling a love of reading, lifelong learning and curiosity in her kids. She hopes to inspire others to do the same with their children. Find her online at hereweeread.com and @hereweeread on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

**Aeron Cargill** is a Jamaican American illustrator who has worked on several children's books and textbooks. His art style is a playful blend of whimsical realism with a touch of nostalgia. Aeron loves history and also works as a fine artist and art director. He lives and works in Florida. Visit him at aeroncargill.com.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.71 x 7.87 x 8.03 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 10, 2023

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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