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Who was Celia Cruz? / by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso ; illustrated by Jake Murray.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524792138
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "An official Who HQ book"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Who was Celia Cruz? -- Lullabies and Carnival -- Life choices -- Stepping out in the world -- La Sonora Matancera -- A new Cuba -- No turning back -- Celia and Tito -- Azúcar! -- Citizen of the world -- Celia forever. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. Juvenile works. Biographies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks Campbell Library | J NF BIO CRUZ 2020 (Text) | 518637 | Junior Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland. Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!"--