The bravery of the danes and their king, christian x, during wwii has inspired many legends, the most enduring of which is the legend of the yellow star. All of her books were published by peachtree publishers. Its a welltold tale about danish christians in the. Carmen agra deedy is a new york times bestselling author and has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Carmen agra deedy sings these lyrics often, after masterfully telling the story of falling hard for her first book.
New york times bestselling author and storyteller carmen agra deedy has poignantly recreated this legend, which is accompanied by danish illustrator henri sorensens arresting fullcolor portraits. Carmen agra deedy peachtree publishing company inc. But during world war ii, nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the jewish people. The nazis tried to cause denmark to repond as the rest of the overtaken lands did, but christian x was able to protect his people while causing. The legend of king christian x of denmark, written by carmen agra deedy, is a powerful story of heroism, strength, pride, and unity. The yellow star by carmen agra deedy,henri sorensen book resume. The result is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a story for all people and all times. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy at indigo. In a new twist on the traditional book club, little free librarys.
It is a story that has been told often but which has no. Carmen agra deedys most popular book is 14 cows for america. Heres a list of prompts to get help you remember which books have truly affected. I would like yellow star by jennifer roys book to be used in schools and. Carmen agra deedy books list of books by author carmen agra. Awardwinning author and storyteller carmen agra deedy has written several picture books for children. The yellow star goodreads meet your next favorite book. The yellow star, by carmen agra deedy, is a story about king christian x of denmark. The yellow star 2000 has won more than a dozen awards, including the 2001. Carmen agra deedy has been writing for children for over two decades. We will also be reading the big book the brother who gave rice, which is a folk tale where people use teamwork.
Yellow star, the carmen agra deedy hardcover books. The most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and. Blending fact with fiction, deedy recreates the story of the nazi occupation of denmark and the order that all jews must wear yellow stars on their clothing. Books by carmen agra deedy author of 14 cows for america. May 4, 2020 thank you, kwame alexander, for inviting me to be a part of picture book week. Childrens book author and storyteller carmen agra deedy was born in havana, cuba, and emigrated to the united states with her family in 1963, during the aftermath of the cuban revolution.
Carmen agra deedy is the author of twelve books for children, including the library dragon, the cheshire cheese cat, martina the beautiful cockroach, and 14 cows for america, a new york times bestseller. The legend of king christian x of denmark deedy, carmen agra, sorensen, henri on. The legend of king christian x of denmark she tells the fictional but oftenrepeated story of the king of denmarks decision to wear a yellow star of david during the countrys german occupation to show support for his. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy, henri sorensen at barnes. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Both of these books, highlight king christian x and the danish peoples willingness to. May 04, 2012 this delightful book by carmen agra deedy, professional storyteller and author of a librarian favorite, the library dragon peachtree, 1994, is a perfect introduction for young readers to the difficult story of the holocaust. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Carmen was excited to take part in kwame alexanders picture book week may 4, 2020 thank you, kwame alexander, for inviting me to be a part of picture book week. But during world war ii, nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the jewish. Awardwinning childrens book author and storyteller carmen agra deedy was born in havana, cuba in 1960. She was eight, it was charlottes web, and it began a lifelong addiction to stories and reading and books. A simple book with a profound message the yellow star. Dec 05, 2000 the yellow star peach state public radios susanna capelouto reports on a new childrens book titled the yellow star by carmen agra deedy. We will use this story especially to work on story elements as well as determining. New york times bestselling author carmen agra deedy and author randall wright collaborate on this compelling story set in victorian england. Carmen agra deedy has 16 books on goodreads with 25125 ratings. The book tells the legend of king christian x of denmark. The book was written for elementary students as an introduction to the nazi occupation of.
The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy 20000904. Not just another wild goose story, tree man, the library dragon, the last dance, the secret of old zeb, the. Without the yellow star to point them out, the jews looked like any other danes. With the stunning artwork of awardwinning illustrator barry moser, the cheshire cheese cat is filled with charming characters and. When nazi soldiers occupied his country, king christian x of denmark committed himself to keeping all da. It also received the 2001 christopher award, the 2000 parents choice gold award, the 2001 bologna ragazzi award for best international childrens book, the 2002 wow award. The yellow star by carmen agra deedy 9781561452088. Carmen agra deedy henri sorensen illustrator peachtree press september. Deedy began writing as a young mother and storyteller whose npr commentaries on all things considered were collected and released under the title, growing up cuban in decatur, georgia. Sep 01, 2000 carmen agra deedy, a new york times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy and henri sorensen early in the year 1940, in the country of denmark, there were only danes read more early in the year 1940, in the country of denmark, there were only danes. The yellow star paperback february 28, 2002 by carmen deedy author, henri sorensen author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Deedy tells the story of king christian x of denmark who was instumental in protecting the majority of the danish jews during world war ii.
The legend of king christian x of denmark carmen agra deedy, henri sorensen hardcover juvenile fiction english 9781561452088. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. For centuries, the star of david was a symbol of jewish pride. The yellow star was the recipient of the 2001 jane addams peace association book award honor, presented to ms. The result is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a. As ellen levine points out in her recent darkness over denmark childrens forecasts, june 26, the order about the star was never issued in denmark. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy is a read aloud book. Carmen was excited to take part in kwame alexanders picture book week. The yellow star retells a wellknown story of the good people of denmark during the nazi occupation of their country. Next week, we will be reading domino soup by carmen agra deedy, which is a play where neighbors cooperate to make soup from just one domino.
She grew up in decatur, georgia, where she lives today. Jun 07, 2017 the most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. Carmen agra deedy, author, henri sorensen, illustrator peachtree publishers. New york times bestselling author and storyteller carmen agra deedy has poignantly recreated this legend, which is accompanied by danish illustrator henri sorensen. Deedys writing is vivid and lyricalabut in an afterword she acknowledges that her story is unauthenticated and that no danish jews were forced to wear the yellow star. The legend of king christian x of denmark this is a lovely childrens book, written by carmen agra deedy and illustrated by henri sorensen. This powerful and dignified story of heroic justice is a story for all people and all times.
Where levine cited the false story of the kings yellow star to explore the facts about danish resistance to the nazis, this book. The yellow star, by carmen agra deedy, is a story about king christian x of. The yellow star 2000 has won more than a dozen awards, including the. For purchase retells the story of king christian x and the danish resistance to the nazis during world war ii.
Carmen agra deedy s most popular book is 14 cows for america. Carmen agra deedy has recreated the legend of king christian x of denmark, which is accompanied by danish illustrator henri sorensens arresting fullcolor. The story of king christian x and the danish resistance to the nazis during world war ii. The nazis tried to cause denmark to repond as the rest of the overtaken lands did, but christian x was able to protect his people while causing the nazis to back down. During world war ii, the nazis invaded copenhagen, denmark. She has written numerous bestselling books for children, including the yellow star 2000, which won a christopher award and a parents choice gold award.
Last dance, the hardcover september 1, 1995 by carmen agra deedy author. Meettheauthor recording of martina the beautiful cockroach. But deedy doesnt always tell how troubled her addiction is. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. The yellow star the legend of king christian x of denmark. The most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. Retells the story of king christian x and the danish resistance to the nazis during world war ii. Scholastic press was released in 2017 and rita and ralphs rotten day was published in march 2020. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Henri sorensen retells the story of king christian x and the danish resistance to the nazis during world war ii. Childrens book author and storyteller carmen agra deedy was born in havana, cuba, emigrated to the united states with her family in 1963 during the aftermath of the cuban revolution and grew up in decatur, ga. The yellow star has as a subtitle the legend of king christian x of denmark because the story of the danish kings act of defiance against nazi tyranny is just that.