She Raised Her Voice!

Name: She Raised Her Voice!
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SKU: 9780762475162
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50 Black Women Who Sang Their Way Into Music History

By Jordannah Elizabeth

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She Raised Her Voice! by Jordannah Elizabeth is an empowering children’s book celebrating the lives and achievements of 50 women singers from around the world. This vibrant book introduces young readers to the diverse stories of women who have used their voices for change, creativity, and inspiration. Each profile is a mix of engaging narratives and captivating illustrations that highlight the impact of these remarkable women in music.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in introducing children to groundbreaking women in music. It celebrates diverse female musicians who broke boundaries and raised their voices to inspire others, making it a perfect read for young ones who love stories about powerful role models and the transformative power of music.

She Raised Her Voice!

A fully illustrated middle-grade anthology celebrating Black women singers throughout history in a first-of-its-kind collection.

Description

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 tBriana Dengoue, She Raised Her Voice! will inspire readers to find their voice and their own way of expressing themselves. Profiles included are: Abbey Lincoln * Angelique Kidjo * Anita Baker * Aretha Franklin * Ari Up * Barbara Lynn * Bessie Smith * Betty Carter * Beyonce Knowles-Carter * Big Mama Thornton * Billie Holiday * Chaka Khan * Darlene Love * Dee Dee Bridgewater * Diana Ross * Dinah Washington * Dionne Warwick * Elizabeth Cotton * Ella Fitzgerald * Erykah Badu * Etta James * Gladys Knight * Janet Jackson * Jill Scott * Lena Horne * Leontyne Price * MC Lyte * Ma Rainey * Mahalia Jackson * Mavis Staples * Memphis Minnie * Minnie Riperton * Nancy Wilson * Natalie Cole * Nina Simone * Odetta * Patti LaBelle * Poly Styrene * Queen Latifah * Rita Marley * Roberta Flack * Ronnie Spector * Sade Adu * Sarah Vaughan * Sister Nancy * Sister Rosetta Tharpe * Skin * The Pointer Sisters * Tina Turner * Tracy Chapman

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She Raised Her Voice! by Jordannah Elizabeth is lauded for its exploration of women's significant contributions to the music industry, featuring engaging biographical details accompanied by vibrant artwork. Reviewers appreciate the book's inspiring narratives that highlight the achievements and influence of Black female vocalists across various musical genres, serving as both a source of knowledge and a gift that empowers young readers in the ongoing fight for gender equality.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762475162

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 50 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Briana Dengoue

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 168

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jordannah Elizabeth

About the Author

Jordannah Elizabeth is an author, music critic, editor, and lecturer. She is a columnist at New York Amsterdam News and her work has appeared in Ms. Magazine, ZORA, Village Voice, LA Weekly, NPR Music, and many other publications. She has lectured and received invitations as a guest journalist from Harvard University, Pratt Institute, Maryland Institute College of Art, Columbia University, and De Montfort University in Leicester, England. She is a Baltimore native and enjoys reading, travel and spending time with her close friends and family.

Briana Dengoue is a Philadelphia born and based illustrator and graphic designer. She obtained her BFA in Fine Arts from Maryland Institute and College of Art in 2017. When she's not busy creating art she can be found aggressively playing volleyball with a city league or having a good cry or hardy laugh to a movie marathon.