Coretta Scott

“Actress Phylicia Rashad beautifully proves the power of the word and the voice in this short biography of Coretta Scott King. Rashad’s clear, smooth voice delivers Shange’s text…[and] emphasizes the power and poetry of this listening experience. The program shows a mastery of subtle effects—the soft sound of hands clapping, a wet footstep, or the swelling chorus of voices—creating a soundscape below Rashad’s words…this audiobook for all ages is a treasure and should not be relegated to the young. Coretta’s epilogue biography, also read by Rashad, fills in some details and defines historical elements that enrich listener understanding. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile

“An indelible, emotional expression of the strength, beauty, and joy of one woman’s character.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Poetic language…makes this biography/history of the civil rights movement a moving, provocative read…Every library will want copies of this lyrical tribute to an elegant woman and the era she represents.” —School Library Journal (starred review)