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Strange Fruit

Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song

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The narrative explores the creation of the powerful protest song "Strange Fruit" in 1939, highlighting the collaboration between Billie Holiday, a young Black woman from a challenging background, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants. Their unique perspectives and experiences converge to give voice to the struggle against racism, making this picture book a poignant reflection on art, activism, and the historical context of racial injustice.

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Strange Fruit, Gary Golio

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