“We free now, baby,” mama whispers as we bounce and sway with the wagon’s twists and turns over roads of clay through the land that oppressed us to a new world, a brand new day. The dynamic author/illustrator team of Toyomi Igus and Michele Wood has come together again to produce I See the Rhythm of Gospel, a sequel to the Coretta Scott King Award-winning I See the Rhythm. Readers of all ages will be captivated by this informative and inspirational blend of poetry, art, and music that relates the history of gospel music as reflected through the journey of African Americans from their arrival as slaves in America to the election of our first black president, Barack Obama. The bonus CD included in the back of the book features these five gospel songs representing different eras in African-American gospel history: Gospel Quartets: “Wade in the Water”—Golden Gate Quartet Gospel Women: “I Will Move on Up a Little Higher”—Mahalia Jackson Gospel Soul (Motown and Funk): “Hallelujah Praise”—CeCe Winans Gospel Power: “Jesus Be a Fence Around Me”—Fred Hammond and Radical for Christ Holy Hip-Hop: “I Love You”—Cross Movement

I See the Rhythm of Gospel

Children's Books

Igus, Toyomi

Biographies

Zonderkidz

Clap Your Hands is an inspirational, joyous celebration of poetry, art, and rhythm, tracing the history of African American gospel music and the poets, singers, and thought leaders who have fearlessly and soulfully contributed to the spiritual and social evolution of America. This powerful and poetic read bursts with vibrant artwork and is rich in personal notes and information that will interest any history buff or music enthusiast. Created by the dynamic author and illustrator team of Toyomi Igus and Michele Wood, winners of the Coretta Scott King Award for I See the Rhythm, Clap Your Hands shares the Black history behind gospel music that has courageously broken all color barriers, influencing both worship and popular culture in America for hundreds of years. Clap Your Hands is great for children ages 4 to 8. Inside, you'll find: <ul> <li> Notes from the author and the illustrator sharing their personal inspirations and influences, as well as their research on the roots and evolution of gospel music </li> <li> Historical notes about the events covered in the book, exploring the cultural importance of gospel music throughout history </li> <li> Further reading section, discography, and discussion questions to encourage learning and engagement </li> <li> A running timeline of all historical milestones--from the first slaves to President Obama's inauguration Readers of all ages will be captivated by this informative and inspirational blend of poetry, art, and music that honors gospel music and reflects its journey. </li> </ul>

Clap Your Hands: A Celebration of Gospel

When I Was Little

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Just Us Books, Inc.

A young girl pays tribute to the two most important women in her life--her Japanese mother and her African-American grandmother--in a heartwarming story about growing up in a family of mixed race.

Two Mrs. Gibsons

Childrens Pr

Going Back Home: An Artist Returns To The South

More than half a century after her family moved North to find a better life, African American artist Michele Wood returned to the South to see and feel the land where her ancestors lived. In her first book for children, Wood presents her paintings inspired by this personal journey. Igus interprets her visual images and family stories. Full color.

Going Back Home: An Artist Returns to the South

Geography & Cultures

Beginning with the roots of black music in Africa and continuing on to contemporary hip hop, I See the Rhythm takes young readers on a musical journey through time. From work songs on a Southern plantation to the rhythm of jazz in New Orleans, this is a unique visual and poetic introduction to the history of African-American music. Full color.

I See the Rhythm

Demco Media

Two Mrs. Gibsons (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Turtleback Books

A young girl pays tribute to the two most important women in her life--her Japanese mother and her African-American grandmother--in a heartwarming story about growing up in a family of mixed race.

Childrens Book Pr

Describes the artist's paintings and their portrayal of her relatives in the rural American South

Children's Book Press

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I See the Rhythm of Gospel

Clap Your Hands: A Celebration of Gospel

When I Was Little

Two Mrs. Gibsons

Going Back Home: An Artist Returns to the South

I See the Rhythm

Going Back Home: An Artist Returns To The South

Two Mrs. Gibsons (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Two Mrs. Gibsons

Going Back Home: An Artist Returns to the South