A band of angels: A story inspired by the jubilee singers

A young girl listens to a story told by her aunt. Her story is about the young girl's great great grandmother and how she used her voice and dedication to fight for her education after the slaves were freed. The story was also tells how a group of singers toured and sang slave songs. They were trying to save their school, but ended up creating a university.

Hopkinson, Deborah

Antheneum Books for Young Readers

0-689-81062-8

New York

1999

Abstract provided by Rusty Berner, 2001