Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

by Veronica Chambers, Julie Maren (Illustrator)

Overview

Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the Cuban salsa singer. to hear her voice or to see her perform was to feel her life-affirming energy deep within you. relish the sizzling sights and sounds of her legacy in this glimpse into Celia’s childhood and her inspiring rise to worldwide fame and recognition as the Queen of salsa. Her inspirational life story is sure to sweeten your soul.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780142407790
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	07/19/2007
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	166,383
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.16(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Veronica Chambers lives in Los Angeles, California. Julie Maren lives in Boulder, Colorado.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Like the sweetness of [Celia Cruz's] voice, this tribute is pure az·car. (School Library Journal)

Editorial Reviews

Like the sweetness of [Celia Cruz's] voice, this tribute is pure az·car. (School Library Journal)

From the Publisher

02/01/2017
Gr 2–4—This picture book biography of the Cuban songstress pays tribute to the child from Havana who became salsa royalty. The lyrical text and lovely jewel-tone illustrations successfully portray the struggles and triumphs of the Afro-Latina. An excellent introduction to Celia Cruz and her music.

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