What I Must Tell the World
How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice
Zando · Print & ebook · October 22, 2024
“Lorraine Hansberry has had a direct influence on who we are, the stories we tell, and how we move in the world today.
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- Who it’s for
- A lyrical celebration of Lorraine Hansberry’s voice and the lasting reach of her storytelling.
- Themes
- Lorraine Hansberry’s life and legacy, Theater and storytelling, Finding one’s voice
- Genres
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids, Performers' Biographies for Kids, Civil & Human Rights
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“Lorraine Hansberry has had a direct influence on who we are, the stories we tell, and how we move in the world today. We are beyond delighted to share Jay’s beautiful words and Loveis’s stunning work, bringing this iconic visionary to life for the next generation of dreamers.” —Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, and Naomi Funabashi, Hillman Grad Books Our stories can change the world.
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As a young girl, playwright Lorraine Hansberry walked everywhere with a notebook, eager to capture the sights, sounds, and stories of the people around her. First Lorraine watched her parents’ triumph in the Supreme Court case of Hansberry v. Lee. Then she discovered the magic of theater. Next, she unlocked the power of her voice, crafting A Raisin in the Sun. Her play went on to influence generations of artists and the world was never the same. Lyrical, vibrant, and empowering, What I Must Tell the World is a celebration of Lorraine Hansberry’s life and legacy, and a love letter to the power of theater and storytelling.
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A lyrical celebration of Lorraine Hansberry’s voice and the lasting reach of her storytelling.
Come here for
- A close look at the life and legacy of a playwright who shaped generations.
- The connection between finding your voice and changing the stories told.
Expect
- Vibrant writing celebrating theater and storytelling.
- An empowering portrait of Lorraine Hansberry’s influence.
Where it sits
| Civil & Human Rights | 38% |
|---|---|
| Performers' Biographies for Kids | 32% |
| Social Activist Biographies for Kids | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- African American Life (U.S.)
- Theater & Plays
- Activism & Social Justice
- Authors
- Jay Leslie
- Publisher
- Zando
- Published
- October 22, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Lorraine Hansberry’s life and legacy · Theater and storytelling · Finding one’s voice
- Reading lane
- African American Life (U.S.)