Paul Robeson No One Can Silence Me: the Life of the Legendary Artist and Activist (Adapted for Young Adults)

Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Paul Robeson's death, a young adult version of his life, based on the biography USA Today called "magnificent" "A history of a global luminary figure that serves as a reminder of the courageous freedom-fighting work in front of us." Adapted from Martin Duberman's "superb" (New York Times) biography of Paul Robeson, and featuring an introduction by award-winning young adult author Jason Reynolds, along with explanations of key terms and photographs from Robeson's life, this is a thrilling addition to the young adult canon. Paul Robeson was destined for greatness. The son of an ex-slave who upon his college graduation ranked first in his class, Robeson was proclaimed the future "leader of the colored race in America." Although a graduate of Columbia Law School, he abandoned his law career (and the racism he encountered there) and began a hugely successful career as an internationally celebrated actor and singer.