She raised her voice! : 50 black women who sang their way into music history
Edition
First edition.
Publication Information
Philadelphia : Running Press Kids, 2021.
Physical Description
158 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Audience
Grades 4-6 Running Press Kids.
Summary
"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 Briana Dengoue, She Raised Her Voice! will inspire readers to find their voice and their own way of expressing themselves"--
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
- African American women singers > Biography > Juvenile literature.
- African American singers > Biography > Juvenile literature.
- Women singers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
- African American women singers > Biography.
- African American singers > Biography.
- Women singers > United States > Biography.
- Women > Biography.