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Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Profiles the legendary country music artist, reading advocate, and philanthropist who has sent over one hundred fifty million free books to children through her Imagination Library, and describes the hardships she overcame.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Surveys the life of the actress and civil rights activist, describing her childhood, early years in vaudeville, and achievements as the first African American actress to be offered a studio contract.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
Author
Publisher
Disney, Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
263 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
The young actress and singer known for her role in the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana discusses her life before fame, her relationship with her parents and siblings, her experiences on the show, and her goals in life.
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books/Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A picture book biography of music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton celebrating resilience, confidence, and unfailing kindness"--
14) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella Fitzgerald struggled as a child, especially during the Great Depression. But after winning over the audience with her singing at an Amateur Night at the Apollo, Ella's career began, and she eventually went on to become a world-renowned singer known as the First Lady of Song"--
15) Miranda Cosgrove
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2/Weigl
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life of Miranda Cosgrove, discussing her childhood in Los Angeles, influences, challenges, success as an actress and singer, and more.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
The life and career of the singer, songwriter, and activist Aretha Franklin is introduced in picture book format with rhyming text.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
In this stirring biography of a true artistic and social icon, young readers learn how Aretha's talent, intelligence, and perseverance made her a star who will shine on for generations to come. --
Author
Publisher
little bee books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Discusses the friendship between jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald and legendary movie star Marilyn Monroe, including how they supported each other while pursuing their dreams in the face of race and gender barriers.
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