Description: The President Sang Amazing Grace by Zoe Mulford, Joan Baez, Jeff Scher "Adapted from the short film, produced by Rick Litvin, of the song, performed by Joan Baez"--Title page. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lyrical account of the day President Obama sang with a grieving nation following the 2015 shooting in a black church in Charleston, South CarolinaWhen nine people were killed in a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, the nation grieved as one, and when President Barack Obama sang "Amazing Grace" during his eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney, it was acknowledged as one of the most powerful moments of his presidency. Singer/songwriter Zoe Mulford was so moved that she wrote the song "The President Sang Amazing Grace," which was then illustrated by filmmaker and painter Jeff Scher for a video that has been viewed countless times. This book presents the lyrics to the song, Schers paintings, excerpts from Obamas eulogy, biographies of those who were killed, historical context, and sheet music. Author Biography Zoe Mulford is a singer/songwriter. She is based in Philadelphia and Manchester, UK. Jeff Scher is an Emmy Award–winning filmmaker, animator, and painter whose work is in the collections of major museums. He resides in New York City. Review Following the 2015 shooting that killed nine African-American people at a Charleston, S.C. prayer service, President Obama read a eulogy before leading those gathered in song. When Mulford, a singer-songwriter, heard the president sing "Amazing Grace," she wrote a song about the shooting and aftermath that was recorded by folk artist Joan Baez and animated by Jeff Scher. Adapted into a picture book, Mulfords sensitive lyrics ("But no words could say/ what must be said/ for all the living/ and the dead") accompany Schers wash renderings. . . . The title may well serve as a conversation starter . . . in discussions with children about tragic events. Back matter includes factual information about the massacre and biographies of the Emanuel Nine. * Publishers Weekly *The President Sang Amazing Grace is one of my Preview selections for Fall 19. The first time I read it I dont think I took a breath. The second time, I burst into tears. I then decided it had to be shared with our Hicklebees community. * Valerie Lewis, Owner, Hicklebees * Review Quote " The President Sang Amazing Grace is one of my Preview selections for Fall 19. The first time I read it I dont think I took a breath. The second time, I burst into tears. I then decided it had to be shared with our Hicklebees community." Details ISBN1944903844 Author Jeff Scher Pages 40 Publisher Cameron & Company Inc Year 2019 ISBN-10 1944903844 ISBN-13 9781944903848 Format Hardcover Imprint Cameron & Company Inc Place of Publication California Country of Publication United States Illustrator Jeff Scher Birth 1968 DEWEY 364.15234097 Short Title The President Sang Amazing Grace Language English Subtitle A Book about Finding Grace after Unspeakable Tragedy Audience Age 5-7 UK Release Date 2019-09-24 Publication Date 2019-09-24 NZ Release Date 2019-09-24 US Release Date 2019-09-24 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2019-09-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131151242;
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Book Title: The President Sang Amazing Grace
Item Height: 305mm
Item Width: 254mm
Illustrator: Jeff Scher
Author: Zoe Mulford
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages: 40 Pages