Book description
Grammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens celebrates Black history and culture in her unflinching, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated picture book debut. I learned your words and wrote my song. I put my story down. As an acclaimed musician, singer, songwriter, and cofounder of the traditional African American string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens has long used her art to mine America's musical past and manifest its future, passionately recovering lost voices and reconstructing a nation's musical heritage. Written as a song to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth--which was originally performed with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma--and paired here with bold illustrations by painter Monica Mikai, Build a House tells the moving story of a people who would not be moved and the music that sustained them. Steeped in sorrow and joy, resilience and resolve, turmoil and transcendence, this dramatic debut offers a proud view of history and a vital message for readers of all ages: honor your heritage, express your truth, and let your voice soar, even--or perhaps especially--when your heart is heaviest.
Keystone
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Toolmaker
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The Final Judgement
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Disco Potato
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Sly Silvermoon
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning.
StormCake
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ThoughtTracer
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SkyGod
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New York Mood
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. ๐ก Making house chores more enjoyable โ audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. ๐ ๐ Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze โ this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. ๐ฑ๐ I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itโs a unique feature.
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Widow Curio
Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch โ it's like having a personalized reading. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnโt call it unforgettable.
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Willow Dragon
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Betty Cricket
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Silver Agent
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This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฑ I'm exploring new worlds while on the move, all thanks to this app's seamless functionality. ๐๏ธ๐ ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience