Grandpa Stops a War - by Susan Robeson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Based on the true story of singer and activist Paul Robeson's visit to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War comes this recollection of his bravery and activism by his granddaughter with her debut book, which shows readers the power of art in times of discord and war. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>It takes a man of peace to stop a war. <p/>The true story of Paul Robeson's visit to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War is a tale of courage and activism told by his granddaughter, Susan Robeson. Grandpa Paul was a world-famous actor and singer with a deep and rumbling voice, a man of peace and principle who worried about the safety of children and families living in countries at war. He wanted to use his voice to promote social justice all over the world. Though people warned Grandpa Paul that it was too dangerous, he traveled with his friend Captain Fernando to the battlefields of the Spanish Civil War to sing to the soldiers. And then something amazing happened... <p/>With gorgeous illustrations from fine artist Rod Brown, <i>Grandpa Stops a War</i> celebrates Paul Robeson's global activism and towering achievements, and shows readers the power of music in times of discord and war. <p/><i>An author's note helps readers learn more about the author's personal experience growing up in the Robeson family, and gives parents, teachers, and librarians more in-depth material to expand the reader's understanding of the war and Robeson as a champion of civil rights, global freedom, and world peace.</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Paul Robeson lived in Harlem on St. Nicholas Avenue, not far from me. He was our favorite singer and had a soulful voice, like no other. Susan Robeson's book, <i>Grandpa Stops a War</i>, shares a wonderful message for children about his life and his devotion to freedom and justice. <b>--Faith Ringgold, author of <i>Tar Beach</i> and </b><i><b>We Came to America</b> <p/></i>Deeply saturated, highly textured illustrations effectively capture the dangers Robeson encountered to try to bring peace to war-torn Spain ... A story worth hearing about a cause worth fighting. <b>--</b><i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b> <p/></i>The author recalls her father telling the story of how her famous grandfather, the singer Paul Robeson (1898-1976), 'stopped a war.' In 1938, his singing for the soldiers on the front lines of Teruel temporarily halted the Spanish Civil War ('The battlefield grew silent. No shots were fired'). The story's humanity is underscored with paintings by a sure hand. <i><b>--The Horn Book</b><br></i> <br>Renowned African American singer Paul Robeson and his family lived in London during the Spanish Civil War. Disturbed by reports of homeless families in that country, he gave concerts and sent money, food, and clothing to help Spanish children. Later, he traveled to Madrid. The city was bombed that night, but he led all who were huddled in his dark hotel to sing together. He visited the front, where he sang African American spirituals and songs of freedom with such feeling that soldiers on both sides were moved. 'While Grandpa Paul sang, there was peace.' Susan Robeson, the singer's granddaughter and a documentary filmmaker, retells a family story simply and effectively, and leaves it to listeners to reflect on implicit messages about war, peace, and the power of one gifted, brave, compassionate person to help others. In an appended author's note, she fills in historical details. Brown contributes a series of strong, well-composed paintings using deep, rich colors that capture the book's emotional undertones effectively. <b>--</b><i><b>Booklist</b> <p/></i>A touching introduction for young readers of the great singer and activist Paul Robeson, told by his granddaughter, with evocative drawings by Rod Brown and intriguing back matter for older readers. <b>--Elizabeth Levy, author of over 100 books for children and young adults, and former chair of PEN Children's Book Committee with Vera B. Williams<i> <p/></i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>SUSAN ROBESON grew up in West Harlem and spent many of her early years with her grandparents at their book-filled brownstone home in upper Harlem. She is a longtime documentary film and television producer. Her award-winning work has appeared on PBS, NBC and ABC affiliates, and Channel 4 in the UK, and has shown at the Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Museum, and numerous film festivals. Her first book, <i>The Whole World In His Hands: A Pictorial Biography of Paul Robeson</i>, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She resides in the New York City area where she is an adjunct professor in film and communications and executive director of the Paul Robeson Foundation. This is her first picture book for young readers. <p/>ROD BROWN is a fine artist and the illustrator of <i>We Troubled the Waters </i>and <i>Freedom's a-Callin' Me</i>, both by Ntozake Shange, and <i>From Slave Ship to Freedom Road</i> by Julius Lester, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. His artwork has been featured in museums such as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City, and on national television on Oprah's OWN Network and the Nickelodeon program <i>The Legacy of Slavery</i> with Linda Ellerbee. He lives with his wife outside Washington, DC.
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