We specialize in hard to find items
(1)
For Spacious Skies: Katharine Lee Bates and the Inspiration for "America the Beautiful" (She Made History)
Share Tweet
*Price and Stocks may change without prior notice
*Packaging of actual item may differ from photo shown
- Electrical items MAY be 110 volts.
- 7 Day Return Policy
- All products are genuine and original
About For Spacious Skies: Katharine Lee Bates And The
Product Description Katharine Lee Bates first wrote the lines to America the Beautiful after a stirring visit to Pikes Peak in 1893. But the story behind the song begins with Katharine herself, who pushed beyond conventional expectations of women to become an acclaimed writer, scholar, suffragist, and reformer. Katharine believed in the power of words to make a difference, and in America the Beautiful, her vision of the nation as a great family, united from sea to shining sea, continues to uplift and inspire us all. Review Nowadays, most people singing 'America the Beautiful' have no idea of the political and social context behind the poem Bates wrote. Churnin tells that story in a spare and lively text beautifully complemented by....Baumert's gorgeous panoramic illustrations.... A handsome volume befitting its subject.--Kirkus Reviews The story ends on a high note in 1920, with Bates casting her ballot after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted voting rights to women...The richly colored, nicely composed artwork will help children visualize the period setting while enjoying the portrayals of Bates and beautiful landscapes.--Booklist This picture book biography about a strong, smart woman and her contribution to American culture is a strong choice.--School Library Journal A Mighty Girl's 2020 Books of the Year About the Author Nancy Churnin is the award-winning author of multiple picture book biographies. The former theater critic for the Dallas Morning News and Los Angeles Times San Diego Edition, she's now a full-time writer and peace negotiator between her dog and cats. Olga Baumert is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. Originally from Poland, she studied fine art and jewelry-making before moving to the UK, where she received her degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at De Montfort University. She lives in England.
