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Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights movement of the time.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Dedham's Black History Month List: Art is Resistance! (Children's Titles)
Dedham's Black History Month List: Art is Resistance! (Children's Titles)
Description
"Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church. Aretha sang with a soaring voice that spanned more than three octaves. Her incredible talent and string of hit songs earned her the title "the Queen of Soul." This Queen was a multi-Grammy winner and the first female inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And there was even more to...
Author
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Singer Marian Anderson and scientist Albert Einstein become friends, connecting over similar experiences with prejudice and a shared passion for music, when Marian is turned away from a hotel that bars African Americans in mid-century America"--
12) Marian Anderson
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Marian Anderson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
14) Marian Anderson
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life of a renowned classical singer who, despite numerous setbacks, became a singing sensation, a voice of the Civil Rights Movement, and the winner of the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
16) Stevie Wonder
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world's most iconic figures. This inspiring book features stylish...
17) Khalid
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This title focuses on talented singer/songwriter Khalid. This book looks into his early life, his time in the spotlight, and the legacy he will leave behind. This hi-lo title is complete with dazzling photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
On ordinary days, you could see him. A beautiful boy, but small with a smile given only to lilacs growing between broken sidewalks carrying in his pockets a sound. Before Prince became one of the bestselling musicians of all time, he was a boy named Prince Rogers Nelson. Often overlooked and abandoned, he found his own inspiration in the world around him - teaching himself how to play the guitar, the piano, the drums, and much more. And when he grew...
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of African American entertainer Florence Mills, an internationally renowned dancer, singer, and comedian of the Harlem Renaissance era, focusing on how she began her career as a child. Includes author's note and historical photographs"--Provided by publisher.
20) Beyoncé
Series
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A biography of Beyoncé.
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