Who Will I Be, Lord?

By Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Publishers Summary:
A lyrical story about how looking back is helpful when you start looking forward. . . .A young girl thoughtfully considers her family tree and the vibrant ancestors who populate it. As each family member’s story is revealed, her quiet meditation—about what kind of person she’ll be when she grows up—transforms into a testament to the importance of sharing family stories. The simple, elegant narrative combined with Sean Qualls’s evocative art makes for a wonderful read-aloud experience.

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ISBN
978-0-37584-342-6 978-0-37594-342-3
Publisher
Random


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Horn Book Magazine

Reviewed on November 1, 2009

A little girl names her relatives one by one and talks about what they did and how they lived their lives. She begins with Great-Grandpap, an African American mailman who moonlighted as a musician until he met Great-Grandma, who was white; she became a housewife. The refrain after the little girl describes each person is "And what will I be, Lord? W...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

A girl talks about how her relatives lived their lives, asking: "And what will I be, Lord? What will I be?" Through Nelson's w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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