Aretha Franklin / written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ; illustrated by Amy Blackwell.

Aretha Franklin / written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ; illustrated by Amy Blackwell.

By
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel)

Publication Date
2020

Publication Information
London : Frances Lincoln Children's Books,

Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., portraits.

Subject Term
African American singers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
 
African American women singers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
 
Singers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
 
Soul musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Series
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS
 
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS.

Additional Contributors
Blackwell, Amy.

Summary
Discover the life of Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. The fourth of five children, Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the stage at an early age in her father's church choir. She went on to become the bestselling rhythm and blues singer of all time, and the first woman to be installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the singer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

Language
English

ISBN
9780711246867


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall NumberStatus
Corner Brook (WCB)Juv Bio Easy ReaderJuvenile Biography Easy ReaderB FRAChecked In