Elizabeth's Song Sociology author of the National Book

author of the National Book Award–winning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out & Back Again

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Elizabeth's Song Sociology author of the National BookHistorical fiction based on the young life of Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten, the noted African American folksinger, who wrote the famous song "Freight Train" when she was just eleven years old. Elizabeth's Song is the true life story of Elizabeth (Libba) Cotten, the noted African American folksinger, guitarist, and songwriter. Against all odds, young Elizabeth teaches herself to play guitar left handed on a borrowed instrument. Eventually, she earns enough