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9780786804634

The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World

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  • ISBN13:

    9780786804634

  • ISBN10:

    0786804637

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-05-01
  • Publisher: Jump at the Sun
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Summary

A Newbery Honor author tells about the blues while profiling ten of the most celebrated blues singers of last century, including Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, and James Brown, in a boldly illustrated picture book. 15,000 first printing.

Author Biography

Julius Lester is books for adults and children have garnered many awards, including ALA Notable citations and a Coretta Scott King Award Honor Lisa Cohen is a self-taught artist. She has illustrated cards for Peaceable Kingdom and various magazine covers

Table of Contents

Introduction A grandfather talks to his granddaughter 4(2)
Bessie Smith
6(4)
Robert Johnson
10(4)
Mahalia Jackson
14(4)
Muddy Waters
18(4)
Billie Holiday
22(4)
B.B. King
26(4)
Ray Charles
30(4)
Little Richard
34(4)
James Brown
38(4)
Aretha Franklin
42(4)
Bibliography 46(1)
Recommended Listening 47

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