Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

Description: "This powerful adaptation of the popular spiritual chronicles the milestones, struggles, tragedies,and triumphs of African American history."--Provided by publishe

Review Quotes: ★ "A richly illustrated, informative picture book that will leave readers humming and spark a desire to learn more." --The Horn Book, starred review

★ "Gorgeous and enlightening, nourishing both mind and soul."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Truly elegant."--Booklist, starred review

★ "An evocative use of prayer as old-school protest with a history lesson that is as lilting as a ballad." --School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Weatherford and Morrison successfully elevate a classic song, rendering it as relevant and profound across time." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A love letter to the Black community...The book is a lesson, a tribute and an inspiration that should work as both an excellent read-aloud and potential sing-along." --Shelf Awareness