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"In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her truth--was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey--and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears's groundbreaking book illuminates...
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Atria Español
Pub. Date
2013
Language
Español
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A memoir by the Mexican-American singer who died in a December 2012 plane crash recounts the private battles that challenged her successes, discussing her endurance of domestic abuse, struggles to raise five children, and resolve to connect with fans.
3) Celia Cruz
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Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Meet the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz-once just a girl from Havana, Cuba, who loved to sing. Her soulful voice, compelling charm, and unstoppable determination led to her meteoric rise to fame, opening the door for Latinx performers everywhere. Her booming career took her from the Sonora Matancera to the Fania All-Stars, with the rising popularity of salsa, a genre born of Afro-Cuban musical stylings. Six decades and more than seventy albums later,...
4) Beyoncé
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Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Created in partnership with Ebony Jr., this captivating Little Golden Book biography celebrates Beyoncé's rise from a shy little girl to a world-famous superstar. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling...
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Golden Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Created in partnership with Ebony Jr., this Little Golden Book biography celebrates the life and legacy of singer, performer, and activist Harry Belafonte. When Harry Belafonte was a little boy, he moved from Harlem, New York, to live with his grandmother in Jamaica. There, Harry fell in love with Calypso music. It was the seed that blossomed into a life dedicated to inspiring people through music. This moving biography chronicles his life and career--as...
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Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2005
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English
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In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights movement of the time.
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"Alfonso Casas's illustrated biography tells the story of Freddie Mercury, from his birth in Tanzania as Farrokh Bulsara, through his life in the United Kingdom--where he became a rock star--to his death. Casas breaks down Freddie's life into three parts (referred to as "births"): first, his actual birth; second, his adoption of the name Freddie Mercury and creation of the band Queen, with Brian May and Roger Taylor; and third, his death and the birth...
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2023.
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English
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"The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the...
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2021.
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English
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Nina Simone was an icon. Her music was the backdrop for a freedom movement. But before she was Nina Simone, she was Eunice Kathleen Wayman, a prodigy who sang before she could walk, and learned to play the piano on her father's knee. But when doors were closed to her because of the color of her skin, she quickly discovered that her talent might not be enough to succeed. Nina tucked away the hurt and persevered, finding a way to perform despite...
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Odd Dot
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"This ... read-aloud is a heartfelt wish for all children and a timeless introduction to the Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum singer and songwriter. [It] presents Taylor Swift's ... journey, encouraging children to be fearless, defy limits, and follow their hearts"--
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