What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice

By: Jay Leslie

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Synopsis: &“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. 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 48 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781638931362
Related ISBNs:: 9781638930693
Publisher:: Zando
Date of Addition:: 09/03/25
Copyrighted By:: Jamie McGhee
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Drama, Plays and Theater
Grade Levels:: Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:: 4–8
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.