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Nina Simone

by Chyina Powell
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This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Nina Simone, a Black singer and activist 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.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Black Voices on Race

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 1, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781637394212

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781637394212
      • File size: 5367 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 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.

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

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