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2) Beyoncé
Author
Publisher
Golden Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A story book about everyone's favorite superstar!"--
"Follow Taylor's inspirational story from strumming her first guitar to superstardom! Discover how she never gave up on her dream and why she believes that everyone should have the chance to be who they want to be."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Taylor Swift is one of the most popular singers in the world, and a billionaire who writes her own songs and plays several instruments. Find out how she became the star she is today from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2017].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to Nina Simone, jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles the legendary country music artist, reading advocate, and philanthropist who has sent over one hundred fifty million free books to children through her Imagination Library, and describes the hardships she overcame.
8) Selena Gomez
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
11) Lizzo
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of singer and rapper Lizzo. Includes an "At-a-Glace" special feature"--
15) Billie Eilish
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of singer Billie Eilish. Includes an "At a Glance" special feature"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title explores the life and career of Lizzo. Learn about Lizzo's childhood, family, and career, including how she got her start and her rise to fame. Dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-scenes look at this popular singer."--Amazon website.
18) Ariana Grande
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[ 2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With her starring roles on two Nickelodeon sitcoms and smash hit pop albums, Ariana Grande has become a major force in the entertainment world. Readers will find out how Ariana got her start on the stage of a Broadway musical, how she broke through to a huge audience on TV, what her day-to-day life is like, and what she plans on doing next.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Beyonč is bold, talented, confident, and an inspiring voice and power to millions of people all around the world. This captivating picture book biography celebrates the icon's rise from a shy little girl to a world-famous superstar. Discover the story of Beyonč as she finds her voice, through trials and triumphs, and understand that you, too, can shine your light like Beyonč."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From scoring hit after hit on the R & B and pop music charts to slaying it onscreen as an actor, Beyonč does it all. Explore the personal and professional life of Queen Bey and follow her journey from a girl who planned to become a superstar to her life today as a Grammy-winning singer with multiple platinum albums.- provided by publisher.
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