Singing Soldiers

AI Rating: 2/10 - "Singing Soldiers" (1964) is a children's photo-essay book by Paul Glass chronicling African American U.S. Army soldiers during WWII who performed spirituals and songs to boost morale. It highlights their musical talents and contributions amid segregation-era military service, offering a positive, humanistic portrayal that subtly counters racial stereotypes. While it touches on racial integration themes inherent to the era's Civil Rights context, the focus remains on entertaining storytelling and historical documentation rather than overt political messaging, identity politics, or diversity quotas. Minimal "woke" prioritization.