It takes the average reader and 33 minutes to read Ma Rainey Sings the Blues by Obiora N. Anekwe
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
This children's book depicts the musical story of Gertrude "Ma Rainey" Pridgett (1886-1939), one of the earliest African American blues singers and one of the first generation of blues singers to record in the 20th century. As illustrator and writer of this children's book, Dr. Obiora N. Anekwe uses poetry and collage imagery to tell the fascinating life story of Ma Rainey. His book is appropriate for children of all ages, in addition to audiences who want to learn more about America's forgotten musical legends. This colorful body of work demonstrates how music can be used to heal a people from the oppression and struggles of the past and present.
Ma Rainey Sings the Blues by Obiora N. Anekwe is 33 pages long, and a total of 8,349 words.
This makes it 11% the length of the average book. It also has 10% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 45 minutes to read Ma Rainey Sings the Blues aloud.
Ma Rainey Sings the Blues is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
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