Kid musicians : true tales of childhood from entertainers, songwriters, and stars
(2024)

Nonfiction

Book

Series:
Call Numbers:
J/780.83/STEVENSON,R

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Kids' Nonfiction J/780.83/STEVENSON,R Available

Details

PUBLISHED
Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, [2024]
©2024
DESCRIPTION

223 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781683693918, 1683693914 :, 1683693914, 9781683693918
LANGUAGE
English
SERIES
NOTES

PART 1. Dreamers to Pop Superstars. Cher: grown-up and famous ; Beyoncé: pretty darn perfect ; Harry Styles: such a thrill ; Taylor Swift: I can't wait to be great -- PART 2. Jazz Clubs and Concert Halls. Louis Armstrong: Little Louis ; Ella Fitzgerald: Queen of Jazz ; Glenn Gould: enchanted ; Yo-Yo Ma: the big instrument -- PART 3. Songwriting and Music-Making. Paul McCartney: a far-off dream ; Joni Mitchell: painting with words ; Bob Marley: a message of love ; Dolly Parton: born restless -- PART 4. Rhythm and Blues and the Motown Sound. Diana Ross: Hitsville USA ; Stevie Wonder: The Motown Kid ; Prince: a joyous sound ; Mariah Carey: music in my voice

"Childhood biographies of sixteen musicians, including pop songwriters, classical performers, and R&B singers"--

Ages 8-12

950L

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