She raised her voice : 50 Black women who sang their way into music history

Title
She raised her voice : 50 Black women who sang their way into music history

Personal Author EPSB
Jordannah, Elizabeth

Summary
"From jazz and blues, hip hop and R&B, pop, punk, and opera, Black women have made major contributions to the history and formation of musical genres for more than a century. In this fully illustrated middle grade anthology, 50 strong, empowering, and inspiring Black women singers' bios will teach kids to follow their dreams, to think outside the box, and to push the boundaries of what's expected. Written by music writer and journalist Jordannah Elizabeth and illustrated by Briana Dengoue, She Raised Her Voice! will inspire readers to find their voice and their own way of expressing themselves".

Other Title
Fifty Black women who sang their way into music history.

Year Published
2021

Physical Description
ix, 158 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Note
Includes index.

Subject
African American women singers.
 
African American singers.
 
Women singers.
 
Biography.

Geographic Term
United States.

Genre
Biographies.

Added Author
Dengoue, Briana,

Summary
"From jazz and blues, hip hop and R&B, pop, punk, and opera, Black women have made major contributions to the history and formation of musical genres for more than a century. In this fully illustrated middle grade anthology, 50 strong, empowering, and inspiring Black women singers' bios will teach kids to follow their dreams, to think outside the box, and to push the boundaries of what's expected. Written by music writer and journalist Jordannah Elizabeth and illustrated by Briana Dengoue, She Raised Her Voice! will inspire readers to find their voice and their own way of expressing themselves".

ISBN
9780762475162

Publisher
Philadelphia : RP Kids, 2021.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
awâsis waciston782.42 ELIBook30161000154280Non-Fiction