Book
A voice named Aretha
Record details
- ISBN: 9781681198507
- ISBN: 1681198509
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Physical Description:
print
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Grades K-3. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Franklin, Aretha Soul musicians United States Biography African American singers Biography Singers United States Biography |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J B F8294ru (Text) | 33126024499018 | JBiography | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J B F8294ru (Text) | 33126024498994 | JBiography | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2019 December
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal.Gr 1â2â Shy young Aretha Franklin found her voice singing in the choir at her father's Detroit church. An early family tragedy taught her to draw strength from her sadness and use her talent to inspire and empower those around her, like the civil rights icons of her generation. Franklin's power shines through lush illustrations in bold, royal colors. In one scene, the singer is dressed in a sunshine yellow dress. President Obama wipes away a tear as he listens to Franklin. A sense of time and place are evoked with striking choices in hair and dress, visually emphasizing her indelible place in American culture. The text effectively describes the singer's ties to the civil rights movement and spotlights her importance as an enduring symbol of hope.VERDICT This richly detailed look at the Queen of Soul is an essential biography of an American icon.âSavannah Kitchens, Parnell Memorial Library, Montevallo, AL