Duke Ellington

by Chyina Powell

Overview

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Duke Ellington, a Black composer and band leader 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:	9781637394144
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Black Voices on Race
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Chyina Powell is a freelance writer and editor. She is the founder of both Powell Editorial and the Women of Color Writers' Circle and can often be found with a cup of tea and a book in her hand.

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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