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Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Elizabeth Cotten was only a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers (it was her big brother's), and it wasn't strung right for her (she was left-handed). But she flipped that guitar upside down and backwards and taught herself how to play it anyway. By age eleven, she'd written "Freight Train," one of the most famous folk songs of the twentieth century. And by the end of her life, people everywhere from the sunny...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Before there was Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The godmother of rock & roll started as a little girl from Arkansas with music in her air, in her hair, in her bones, wiggling her toes. With a big guitar in hand and a big voice in her soul, she grew into a rock & roll trailblazer in a time when women were rarely seen rocking out."--Front cover flap.
4) Taylor Swift
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!"--Amazon.
Publisher
Odd Dot
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This uplifting read-aloud is a heartfelt wish for all children and a timeless introduction to the Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum singer and songwriter. You are fearless presents Taylor Swift's inspirational journey, encouraging children to be fearless, defy limits, and follow their hearts. Perfect for Swifties of all ages!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This title explores the life and career of Billie Eilish. Learn about Eilish's childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start and her rise to fame. Dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-scenes look at this popular singer."--Amazon website.
Author
Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Meet the world famous entertainer, Zendaya. This title introduces Zendaya from her beginnings in Oakland, California, and leads readers through her shining career. Touching on each stage of her life, easy-to-understand text and full-color images explain just how much Zendaya has accomplished."--
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music, she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was soon hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from being a young girl growing up in New York to an award-winning artist who made musical history.
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