Cover of Leontyne Price (Journey to Freedom)

Leontyne Price (Journey to Freedom)

by Joseph D. McNair

African American Library; Journey to Freedom

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Leontyne Price, an African-American soprano whose powerful voice and determination broke barriers in the world of opera. From her early life to her unforgettable performance at the Metropolitan Opera, her story celebrates talent, courage, and triumph. Young readers will be inspired by her dedication and the legacy she created in music history.

Representation & Themes

African-American HistoryBiographyMusicInspirationPerseverance

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1567667201
Pages
40
Published
October 2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,495

Genres

Sopranos (Singers)

Subjects

People & Places - United States - African-AmericanSopranos (Singers)Juvenile NonfictionChildren's 9-12 - Biography / AutobiographySingersChildren: Grades 4-6Price, LeontyneJuvenile literatureGeneralBiography & Autobiography - Cultural HeritageUnited StatesAfrican AmericansBiography