The Story and the Song

The Story and the Song

Author: Manasi Subramaniam

Publisher: Karadi Tales Picturebooks

Published: 2013-05-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788181902733

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If you know a story and a song, you'd better share them, or they'll find a way to share themselves!


We Shall Overcome

We Shall Overcome

Author: Debbie Levy

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780545846769

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Traces the history of the inspiring anthem and explains how it has come to represent the right for equality and freedom around the world.


Say Something!

Say Something!

Author: Peter H. Reynolds

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2019-02-26

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1338355031

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From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place. The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!


Your Name is a Song

Your Name is a Song

Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781954635203

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Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names.


Life of a Song

Life of a Song

Author: Jan Dalley

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1473670470

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Who knew that Paul McCartney originally referred to Yesterday as 'Scrambled Eggs' because he couldn't think of any lyrics for his heart-breaking tune? Or that Patti LaBelle didn't know what 'Voulez-vous couches avec moi ce soir?' actually meant? These and countless other fascinating back stories of some of our best-known and best-loved songs fill this book, a collection of the highly successful weekly The Life of a Song columns that appear in the FT Weekend every Saturday. Each 600-word piece gives a mini-biography of a single song, from its earliest form (often a spiritual, or a jazz number), through the various covers and changes, often morphing from one genre to another, always focusing on the 'biography' of the song itself while including the many famous artists who have performed or recorded it. The selection covers a wide spectrum of the songs we all know and love - rock, pop, folk, jazz and more. Each piece is pithy, sparkily written, knowledgeable, entertaining, full of anecdotes and surprises. They combine deep musical knowledge with the vivid background of the performers and musicians, and of course the often intriguing social and political background against which the songs were created.


The Song Garden

The Song Garden

Author: Vicky Weber

Publisher: Trunk Up Books

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781734212969

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Every year, Calla and her family participate in the town's showcase, but this year, she is determined to create a song garden without the help of her parents. Her friends all have great ideas, but writing a song doesn't come as easily to Calla. There are so many choices...what if she gets it wrong? Will Calla be able to conquer her worries and let her creativity shine through? Written by an elementary music teacher to spark composition in young readers, The Song Garden teaches children that their creations are truly their own.


Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song

Author: Jack Canfield

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1611591430

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You will get an inside look at the personal stories behind your favorite songs as songwriters get up close and personal with exclusive stories about how and why they wrote them. Songs tell a story, and now popular singers and songwriters are sharing more of the story! These artists reveal the inspiration, influence, and background, and when and why they wrote their most famous songs, in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song. Includes great photos of the songwriters. The print edition contains the lyrics to all 101 songs, and the eBook includes lyrics to 85 of the songs.


Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song

Which Side Are You On? The Story of a Song

Author: George Ella Lyon

Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1935955357

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Which Side Are You On? tells the story of the classic union song that was written in 1931 by Florence Reece in a rain of bullets. It has been sung by people fighting for their rights all over the world. Florence's husband Sam was a coal miner in Kentucky. Many of the coal mines were owned by big companies, who kept wages low and spent as little money on safety as possible. Miners lived in company houses on company land and were paid in scrip, good only at the company store. The company owned the miners sure as sunrise. That's why they had to have a union. Miners went on strike until they could get better pay, safer working conditions, and health care. The company hired thugs to attack union organizers like Sam Reece. George Ella Lyon tells this hair-raising story through the eyes of one of Florence's daughters, a dry-witted, pig-tailed gal whose vantage point is from under the bed with her six brothers and sisters. The thugs' bullets hit the thin doors and windows of the company house and the kids lying low wonder whether they're going to make it out of this alive; wonder exactly if this strike will make their lives better or end them, but their mother keeps scribbling and singing. "We need a song," she tells her kids. That's not at all what they think they need. Graphic novelist Christopher Cardinale brings Florence's triumphant story to life in true rip-roaring union style. Selected as an IRA Notable Book for a Global Society and a 2012 Skipping Stones Honor Book.


The Story of Genesis and Exodus: An Early English Song, about 1250 A.D

The Story of Genesis and Exodus: An Early English Song, about 1250 A.D

Author: Various

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-26

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13:

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At the heart of 'The Story of Genesis and Exodus: An Early English Song, about 1250 A.D' lies a tapestry of fervent exploration into the foundational myths that underpin Western theological and cultural narratives. This anthology, meticulously compiled by Richard Morris and additional unnamed scholars, bridges the medieval and modern eras, offering readers a rare glimpse into the literary and stylistic diversity of early English storytelling. Through its compilation of texts, the collection showcases the evolutionary trajectory of English literary expression and the varying interpretative landscapes of biblical stories, enhancing our comprehension of their enduring legacy and significance in both religious and literary contexts. The contributing authors, under the stewardship of Richard Morris, are custodians of a rich legacy that traverses historical, cultural, and literary epochs. Their collective expertise illumines the anthologys themes, synergizing to present a compendium steeped in the rich traditions of Anglo-Saxon literature and early English vernacular. This blend of historical narratives and literary craftsmanship offers a unique vantage point into the socio-cultural and religious zeitgeist of the era, spotlighting the mosaic of influences that have shaped the interpretation and retelling of these seminal biblical tales. 'The Story of Genesis and Exodus: An Early English Song, about 1250 A.D' beckons to the discerning reader, inviting them on a scholarly voyage through the annals of literary and religious history. This anthology is not only a profound academic resource but a gatekeeper to the philosophical and theological inquiries that have intrigued humanity across ages. For those earnest in diving deep into the confluence of myth, history, and early literary expression, this collection promises a rich tapestry of insights, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricate dialogue between the past and the present, the divine and the mortal, encapsulated within its pages.


Song and Story in Biblical Narrative

Song and Story in Biblical Narrative

Author: Steven Weitzman

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1997-10-22

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780253114204

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"... a book which asks and answers a new, interesting question, using a rich range of biblical and humanistic methodologies." -- Journal of Biblical Literature This book examines a literary form within the Bible that has slipped through the cracks of modern scholarship: the mixing of song and story in biblical narrative. Journeying from ancient Egyptian battle accounts to Aramaic wisdom texts to early retellings of biblical tales in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jewish-Hellenistic literature, and rabbinic midrash, Steven Weitzman follows the history of this form from its origins as a congeries of different literary behaviors to its emergence as a self-conscious literary convention.