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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds-including Marian Anderson!When renowned classical singer Marian Anderson wasn't allowed to sing at a theater in Washington, DC, because she was Black, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial, at a concert attended by thousands of people. Marian went on to sing around the world on behalf of the UN and the US State Department, and as a part of the Civil Rights Movement, she also performed at the March on Washington. She went on to win many awards, including the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-and she inspired countless people along the way.In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Katheryn Russell-Brown, readers learn about the amazing life of Marian Anderson-and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Marian Anderson's footsteps and make a difference!Series Overview: Spring 2022: Coretta Scott King, Wangari Maathai, Temple GrandinSummer 2022: Malala Yousafzai, Marian Anderson, Patsy MinkFall 2022: Diana Taurasi, Rosalind Franklin, Maya Lin, Wilma Mankiller

"Curly, Sweets, and Waffle want to win a music contest. There's 10,000 sprouts on the line--but with stage fry-t, trickery, and a talented line-up, can the Fry Guys prevail?"--

Adellah and Violin are best friends. They love to play together, whether it's practicing their scales, playing kickball, or hide-and-seek. Violin loves to hide and have Adellah find her. When Violin hides, will Adellah be able to find her?This is a sweet story about a friendship between a little girl and her violin. It's a reminder that even inanimate objects can be our friends and that the best friendships are the ones that make us happy.

The perfect introduction to William Shakespeare, the world's most famous playwright, and one of his most popular/comedic plays.

Karima quietly listens to the rhythm of everyday sounds, saving her noisemaking for music class where she releases the songs in her heart.

Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big, and she was right to! She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her early twenties. Of course, her success didn't stop there. Dolly Parton is also an actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist whose "Imagination Library" reading initiative reaches children throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. There is simply no one like Dolly Parton!

Retta Lee Jones is blessed with a beautiful voice and has big dreams of leaving her tiny Tennessee hometown. So with a beaten-down car, a pocketful of hard-earned waitressing money, and stars in her eyes, Retta sets out to make it big in Nashville. But the road to success isn't a smooth one, and a girl's gotta figure out who she can trust in a town full of showmen and scammers. Soon Retta begins to have doubts: Can she make her mark and still stay true to herself?

George Upton's brief biography of one of the greatest classical composers of all time is written in an engaging narrative style, making it read more like a historical novel than a dry biographical text. The highlights of Bach's life and career are all here, making this a wonderful introduction for any student of music or western culture. Bach's music is wonderful on its own, but one's appreciation of it can only be enriched by gaining a sense of the character of the man who wrote it.

Kevin Emerson's Exile trilogy combines the swoon-worthy romance of a Susane Colasanti novel with the rock 'n' roll of Eleanor & Park. Filled with infectious music, mystery, and romance, the electrifying Encore to an Empty Room, the second book in the Exile series, doesn't miss a beat.Summer always wanted Dangerheart?the band of talented exiles she manages?to find success. Now that they've become an overnight sensation, they are on the verge of a record deal, and all of Summer's hard work is about to pay off. All they need to do is find the next missing song. But are Caleb, the band's future, and the lost song more important than college? Summer will have to decide. It's time to choose who she wants to be, even if that might mean kissing Caleb good-bye.

*A Pura Belpré Honor Book!*In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente by award-winning author-illustrator team Monica Brown and Rafael López, readers will dance along to the beat of the mambo king's life.Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards--and all the beats in between--this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo."Brown and López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this captivating and informative picture book.

Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creativegenius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friendfor all kids, everywhere.

Aaron Blabey's hit picture book Thelma the Unicorn is now an animated movie on Netflix! Don't miss this junior novel that captures all of Thelma's hilarious hijinks.Thelma the pony has an amazing singing voice and dreams of making it big, but who wants to pay attention to a little farm pony? If only she were a sparkly unicorn! With the help of a carrot and a glitter-filled moment of fate, her dream comes true. Thelma the Unicorn becomes an international sensation! But is fame all Thelma thought it would be?This junior novel based on the Netflix movie includes an eight page full-color insert!

Be-you-tiful Music is a rhyming introduction for children to the musical instruments we play. In this book, kids will learn how the instruments look, sound, and how they are played. Similar to the instruments, each child is unique in their appearance, and how they sound, and overall style. Be-You-tiful Music encourages children to embrace their differences and become proud, confident individuals. When, proud, confident individuals come together, as when fine tuned musical instruments do, the result is Be-You-tiful Music!

Dagli anni '90 fino ad oggi il panorama del progressive rock si è espanso a dismisura. Questi anni sono stati testimoni della nascita di moltissime band, alcune durate lo spazio di un solo album, altre in attività tutt'ora. Questa guida prende in esame con un approccio critico le discografie e la storia di molti gruppi sorti a partire dal 1990. Non tralasciando né sottogeneri (come progressive metal, post rock e alternative), né i fondamentali apporti delle scene scandinave ed europee che hanno scardinato la centralità dei paesi anglofoni. Perchè mai come in questi anni il progressive è diventato globale.

Here is the little-known story of Florence Beatrice "Bea" Price, who faced many obstacles, including systemic racism and sexism, as she pushed forward to become one of the greatest Black classical composers. Florence Beatrice "Bea" Price loved music from a young age. When she wasn't practicing on the piano, she tapped her feet, drummed her fingers, and whistled. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was surrounded by Negro spirituals, classical music, Juba dance rhythms, and folk songs and even had the chance to play piano with John William "Blind" Boone. But as a young Black girl living in the South, Bea wasn't offered the same chances as white children. Not allowed to perform in public, Bea's first recital was in her living room. But Bea was not deterred. She studied hard, rose to the top of her class, and was accepted to the New England Conservatory of Music--one of two Black students--and majored in both music and composition. Bea never forgot her roots and wove all kinds of musical genres into her musical compositions and spirituals.--