We Sing From the Heart Art by Lina Itagaki Haynes scales the heights of

Haynes scales the heights of his ambition

this book is an overview of racial segregation and early civil rights efforts in the United States from the 1890s to 1954

She takes us from her mamaw’s porch to the site of a violent family land feud

and individuality

there’s an appendix with further zoological details and humor to flesh out each entry

We Sing From the Heart Art by Lina Itagaki Haynes scales the heights ofAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book Junior Library Guild Gold Selection California Eureka Non Fiction Award Honor Book NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Recommended Book A compelling account of Simon Tams fight for free speech that ended with a landmark Supreme Court decision Music is a way to transcend cultures and divides. Simon Tam used his bands name, The Slants, to make a powerful statement that racist insults could no longer be hurtful