Biography & Autobiography - Music
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Great Lives in Graphics: Mozart
$14.99 Add to cartGreat Lives in Graphics: Mozart is a graphic retelling of Mozart’s story which gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from the h… [more below]
- Series: Great Lives in Graphics
- Author: Books, Button
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 11 2022
- ISBN10: 178708115X
- Language: English
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The Story of Ella Fitzgerald: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Ella Fitzgerald–a story about finding your voice for kids ages 6 to 9
Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the wor- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Trusty, Kathy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: December 28 2021
- ISBN10: 1648762972
- Language: English
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Taylor Swift
$9.95 Add to cartThis title introduces readers to the life and music of Taylor Swift. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
- Author: Huddleston, Emma
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2020
- ISBN10: 1644936496
- Language: English
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Write On, Irving Berlin!
$16.99 Read more2019 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers 2018 Eureka! California Reading Association Honor Book Award 2020 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Master List Escaping persecutio
- Author: Kimmelman, Leslie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 15, 2018
- ISBN10: 1585363804
- Language: English
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Who Was Celia Cruz?
$6.99 Read moreHow did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the “Queen of Salsa”? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
Although her family and friend- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Pollack, Pam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 04 2020
- ISBN10: 0448488698
- Language: English
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Manos Que Bailan (Dancing Hands): Cómo Teresa Carreño Tocó El Piano Para El Presidente Lincoln
$18.99 Add to cartGanador del premio Pura Belpr de ilustraci n
De ni a, a Teresa Carre o le encantaba dejar que sus manos bailaran a lo largo de las hermosas teclas del piano. Si se sent a triste, la m sica le levanta- Author: Engle, Margarita
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 153448213X
- Language: Spanish
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Ariana Grande
$9.95 Read moreThis title introduces readers to the life and music of Ariana Grande. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
- Author: London, Martha
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2020
- ISBN10: 1644936437
- Language: English
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Hold on to Your Music: The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane
$18.99 Read moreDiscover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl’s escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane.… [more below]
- Author: Golabek, Mona
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 12 2021
- ISBN10: 0316463132
- Language: English
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We Are the Supremes
$9.99 Read moreThis inspiring picture book tells the story of the friendship between Flo, Mary, and Diana, and how by supporting each other they overcame hardship to become international superstars.
It’s 1960, and- Series: Friends Change the World
- Author: Tucker, Zoë
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01, 2023
- ISBN10: 071129027X
- Language: English
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Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa
$9.99 Add to cartA stunning tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most popular female jazz singers of all time, from The New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea David Pinkney and Brian Pinkey.
Reader- Series: Great Black Performers #3
- Author: Pinkney, Andrea
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2007
- ISBN10: 0786814160
- Language: English
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Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix
$22.99 Read moreJimi Hendrix’s talent was epic, and so is this lyrical account of his life, with spectacular artwork by Edel Rodriguez– including a poster underneath the jacket!
From his turbulent childhood through- Author: Smith, Charles R.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: November 23 2021
- ISBN10: 0823443337
- Language: English
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The ABCs of Women in Music
$18.95 Add to cartThis vibrantly illustrated children’s picture book highlights the contributions of women to music, representing a diversity of ages, races, time periods, abilities, and geographic regions.
Meet Clara- Author: Thiessen, Anneli Loepp
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1622776283
- Language: English
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Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong
$8.99 Read moreHe was born “Black, poor, and lucky.” The glowing story of “Satchmo”–the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.
Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Al- Author: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: December 27 2022
- ISBN10: 0823452409
- Language: English
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Let’s Meet Taylor: Story of a Superstar
$16.99 Add to cartAre YOU ready to meet Taylor?
In this fun and friendly unofficial book, follow gifted singer-songwriter Taylor’s inspirational journey from growing up on a Christmas tree farm to superstardom. Discove- Author: Avila, Mariana
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: March 26 2024
- ISBN10: 0753480638
- Language: English
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King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
$17.99 Add to cartA stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz.
There was something special about Scott Joplin…
This quiet kid coul- Author: Costanza, Stephen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: September 14 2021
- ISBN10: 1534410368
- Language: English
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A Horn for Louis: Louis Armstrong–As a Kid!
$6.99 Add to cartHow did famous New Orleans jazz trumpet player Louis Armstrong get his first horn?
Seven-year-old Louis Armstrong was too poor to buy a real instrument. He didn’t even go to school. To help his mothe- Series: Stepping Stone Chapter Books
- Author: Kimmel, Eric A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: November 14 2006
- ISBN10: 0375840052
- Language: English
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Who Is Bruce Springsteen?
$6.99 Add to cartNot only was Bruce Springsteen “Born in the USA,” he has risen to become a twenty-time Grammy winner and American icon.
Bruce Springsteen grew up in a blue-collar New Jersey town, where his parents st- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Sabol, Stephanie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 27 2016
- ISBN10: 0448487039
- Language: English
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The Music in George’s Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody in Blue
$18.99 Read moreJunior Library Guild Selection
Booklist Editors’ Top 10 Arts Books for Youth
California Reading Association Eureka! Gold Award
CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers
Parents’ Choice Gold… [more below]- Author: Slade, Suzanne
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 13 2016
- ISBN10: 1629790990
- Language: English
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She Sang for India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice for Change
$18.99 Read moreA picture book biography about M.S. Subbulakshmi, a powerful Indian singer who advocated for justice and peace through song.
Before M.S. Subbulakshmi was a famous Carnatic singer and the first Indian- Author: Subramaniam, Suma
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: November 08, 2022
- ISBN10: 0374388741
- Language: English
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What You Never Knew about Bts
$8.99 Read moreSouth Korean boyband BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they’re not singing and dancing? High-interest details… [more below]
- Series: Behind the Scenes Biographies
- Author: Rustad, Martha E. H.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669040097
- Language: English
