Aretha Franklin

by Tamika M. Murray

Overview

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin, a Black singer and Queen of Soul whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637392638
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Black Voices on Race
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Tamika M. Murray is an award-winning author of nonfiction books, a freelance writer, and a certified social worker. She currently resides in southern New Jersey with her boyfriend and three rambunctious kitties.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

Gr 3–6—This series showcases Black celebrities and how they used their fame to draw attention to issues surrounding race in America. The books recount the careers of 20th century icons like Nina Simone, Duke Ellington, and Sidney Poitier along with present day stars like Jordan Peele and Amanda Gorman. Each biography describes how racism impacted their careers and how they overcame it. The text includes bolded vocabulary words, a timeline of artistic works, and plenty of photos. Backmatter includes a glossary, open ended and multiple choice questions, an index, and further reading. VERDICT A good choice for libraries looking to update or diversify their art biographies.

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